The session that produced this album was recorded in Copenhagen, Denmark on April 26, 1962. Personnel were two Danish musicians, the well known and highly regarded bassist Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen (., ’The Great Dane with the Never-Ending Name’) and a drummer about whom I know nothing: William Schiopffe. I will say that Schiopffe’s skills are impressive.
Sound samples on this page convey the power of the studio performances. Not only are the musicians in excellent form, but the recording itself is clear and captures not only the sound, but somehow manages to record the spirit and energy of the session.
What is interesting - to me - is the tracks that were selected. Monk’s compositions are well represented with 52nd Street Theme, Straight No Chaser and - obliquely with Rifftide. The latter has a history behind it that is tied to Monk’s Hackensack. I will discuss that in a comment to this review to keep it on focus. Ruby My Dear was recorded during this session, but d
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