Epistrophy (1988)

About this title: Although he had an extensive career, tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse is best remembered for his decade (1960-1970) as a member of the Thelonious Monk Quartet. It is only right that the last time that he picked up his horn was for a Monk tribute concert. This historic event, originally released by Landmark and reissued with one extra selection on a 1997 32 Jazz CD, finds Rouse in prime form despite the fact that he had just seven weeks to live (before passing on from lung cancer). The date was special from the start, with producer Orrin Keepnews getting Rouse to say a few words to the audience ... read more

Tracks:

1. Some Words About Monk
2. Nutty [Monk]
3. Ruby, My Dear [Monk]
4. Blue Monk [Monk]
5. In Walked Bud [Monk]
6. 'Round Midnight [Hanighen/Monk/Willi]
7. Epistrophy [Clarke/Monk]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.