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Since his days with The Police, guitarist Andy Summers has investigated various avenues of jazz with his own quirky slant. With GREEN CHIMNEYS, he gets to explore Thelonious Monk, one of the most original composers in jazz and one of Summers' greatest influences. This most ambitious project finds Summers in good company, with support from such jazz aces as Peter Erskine, Joey de Francesco, and Dave Carpenter. In a way, Monk is a logical choice for Summers, as the two share similar eccentricities in music. The guitarist's unique wail fits the offbeat melodies of Monk to a T.
Summers sticks to the standard Monk repertoire, offering fresh re-workings of classics like the bouncing title track and "Hackensack," the latter featuring a New Orleans street-beat from Erskine. "Bemsha Swing" oozes along, with Summers doubling on both electric and acoustic guitars. The most raucous track is the grinding "Shuffle Boil," a heavy slammer featuring trumpeter Walt Fowler. The highest point, however, comes with the beautiful "'Round Midnight," on which Summers is joined by none other than Sting--who delivers a steamy vocal performance. Other worthy tracks include the funky "Evidence" and Summers' delightful solo acoustic reading of "Ruby My Dear."
Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this 1999 album from the Police guitarist, now including four previously unreleased bonus tracks. Green Chimneys is Andy Summers' tribute to the music of jazz legend Thelonius Monk. It features The Police guitarist recorded in California with a host of the best players in the world. ''I was sixteen when I first heard Monk's music. It knocked me out, got under my skin. It was jazz, but it was something else, African-magical-cubist-primitive-Monk's world." States Andy in his sleeve notes. "I have always loved Monk and his music, he created his own universe, one that has not only sustained me, but has been a constant source of inspiration and delight. Thank you, Thelonius''. Rare. 2007.
Recorded at Megatrax, Hollywood, California; Haunted Horse, Venice Beach, California; Il Palagio, Florence, Italy beween September and November 1998. Includes liner notes by Andy Summers.
Full title: Green Chimneys: The Music Of Thelonious Monk.
Personnel: Andy Summers (guitar, banjo, dobro); Sting (vocals); Hank Roberts (cello); Steve Tavaglione (clarinet, soprano & tenor saxophones); Walt Fowler (trumpet); Joey DeFrancesco (Hammond B-3 organ); Dave Carpenter (acoustic & electric basses); Peter Erskine, Bernie Dresel (drums).
Personnel: Andy Summers (guitar); Sting (vocals). Green Chimneys: The Music Of Thelonious Monk. Music Andy Summers Green Chimneys: The Music Of Thelonious Monk. Songs | 1. | Green Chimneys |
| 2. | Hackensack |
| 3. | Brilliant Corners |
| 4. | Monk's Dream |
| 5. | 'Round Midnight |
| 6. | Bemsha Swing |
| 7. | Shuffle Boil |
| 8. | Boo Boo's Birthday |
| 9. | Evidence |
| 10. | Ugly Beauty |
| 11. | Think Of One |
| 12. | Light Blue/Rhythm-a-ning |
| 13. | Ruby My Dear |
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