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A Thelonious day
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Way back in 1969, while going thru the stacks of new LPs at my local record store, in Bakersfield no less, I come across an album by Mr Monk. I never
heard of the guy but thought the album cover looked interesting and wanted something a little different than the usual crap I was buying.
I was not then, nor am I now, a Jazz listener; but I must admit, Mr Monk is on my playlist. Nice surprise to see that North Coast Brewery has an
Abbey ale in his name. I recommend it highly for cold winter's afternoon.
[Edited on 12-31-2011 by Santiago]
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I had one of those bottles two days ago and will second your recommendation. I'd picked up one of his albums in the mid 70's for about the same
reasons as you. My son, who leans toward heavy metal, now has the album and enjoys it.
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HAD AN ALBUM YEARS AGO. DON'T KNOW WHERE IT'S GONE TO.
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Not much into Theloneous Monk, but FELONEOUS MONK is on You Tube. The first one was great. Stop it B! Now he's famous.
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Thelonious Monk. One of the Jazz greats. Pianist - composer. Unlike Keith "Keef" Richards, probably knows the difference between a harmonic minor and
a pentatonic minor scale. Might even know Dorian from Aeolian from Phrygian modes. 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thelonious_Monk
Right, Dave? You play any of his stuff?
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Marc
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Roberto
Thelonious Monk. One of the Jazz greats. Pianist - composer. Unlike Keith "Keef" Richards, probably knows the difference between a harmonic minor and
a pentatonic minor scale. Might even know Dorian from Aeolian from Phrygian modes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thelonious_Monk
Right, Dave? You play any of his stuff? |
I read Keef's book. A very interesting life... so far.
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Vital Statistics
Style: Belgian Style Strong Dark
Color: Dark mahogany
ABV: 9.4%
Bitterness: 32 IBUs
When you buy Brother Thelonious Belgian Style Abbey Ale you also help to support the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz (at USC) whose mission is to
offer the world's most promising young musicians college level training by America's jazz masters and to present public school-based jazz education
programs for young people around the world. All of these programs are offered free of charge to the students and schools.
Bob Durrell
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Roberto
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Marc
I read Keef's book. A very interesting life... so far. |
I'm sure it is. You should read Clapton's book. Amazingly open and honest about just what a flockup he's been most of his life.
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Improvisation jazz was never everyone's cup of tea. Back in the day, mainstream music appealed to folks who appreciated a certain predictable chord
pattern.
Just have to think that with hip hop and rap today, that improvisational jazz ought to have greater appeal to the younger generation.
And, that 9.4% alcohol content probably eclipses the taste!
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Santiago,
I'm a jazz fan and enjoy Monk. Thanks for the intro to this ale. Will have to find it on my next trip to the states.
Anyone know where to find it in San Diego?
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Just introduced to St. Feuillien Triple this weekend. Highly recommend it.
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Thelonious Sphere Monk
| Quote: | Originally posted by Roberto
You play any of his stuff? |
All of it.
Always been curious as to how a sharecropper's grandson could wind up with a name like that. I guess his son could answer that question...or, maybe
not. Monk was a very strange breed. Some of his best friends tell stories about how Monk spoke no more that a few sentences of
conversation, ever. And these were folks who knew him for decades.
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Yeah, he's awesome, a breed unto himself - as geniuses tend to be.
I would really love to hear you play, Dave? I have a strong feeling it would be a great experience. If you ever play in public, would
you please let me know?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajadock
Anyone know where to find it in San Diego?
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From North Coast's website:
San Diego County
Wine Warehouse
(800) 331-2829 (323) 724-1700
I got mine at Total Wine in the Sacramento area.
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Tasty beer! Quaffed a couple a pints of it here today.
http://www.the-publichouse.com/
Grub is good to! On a clear day you can walk a few blocks to the ocean and see Baja! 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajadock
Anyone know where to find it in San Diego?
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Larger Vons stores, BevMo, fairly easy to find. And at 9.4% you only need one - OK, two - bottles . . .
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Monk was one of the giants and even after "making it big" you could still find his name/number in the New York City phone book...I remember hearing
that and didn't believe it until I went to NYC in the 70's and found a phone booth and sure enough, there it was. (thinking back, why didn't I just
google it!!!??).
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