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Barney Mcall: Monk Know at Bird's Basement Jazz Club
Courtesy of Birds Basement | Posted on April 1, 2019
When
Thu, May 9, 2019
19:45
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Musicians
Barney McAll
pianoSam Anning
bassAbout
One of Australia's most original pianists, composers, conceptualists, Barney McAll is ideally qualified to present a fresh examination of some of the most enduring compositions by the eternally-contemporary Thelonious Monk.
Monk's music is among the most poignant, original and distinctive in all of the jazz canon. Barney and his cohorts (Scott McConnachie, alto sax; Sam Anning, bass; Felix Bloxsom, drums) will pay tribute to Monk in the best way possible: acknowledging his originality, while developing and showcasing their own.
To set the scene, here are some of Barney's favourite Monk quotes....