Masters vs. Overlord
I just realized that it's been a month since I last posted and so I'm serving up a double portion for the imaginary musical dining guests in my head. The first course is some classic Thelonious Monk with the forever brilliant John Coltrane on the side. Two great tastes, that taste great together, either alone will soothe and enchant, together they floor you. This selection comes from the first side of a Milestone double album representing "Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane" and "Monk's Mood" it's a part of the first release. Thelonius Monk w/ John Coltrane 1 Ruby My Dear 2 Trinkle, Trinkle 3 Nutty The second course is Scott Herren (Prefuse 73) in his guise as Piano Overlord from the release The Singles Collection 03-05. A bit more nouveau, it's built around some classic jazz and hip hop elements, and rendered with a thoughtful electronic sensibilty; light and surprisingly filling. Piano Overlord Singles Collection 03-05 Si...