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Soesja Citroen - Soesja Citroen Sings Thelonious Monk (1994) FLAC

Soesja Citroen - Soesja Citroen Sings Thelonious Monk (1994) FLAC

BAND/ARTIST: Soesja Citroen

  • Title: Soesja Citroen Sings Thelonious Monk
  • Year Of Release: 1994
  • Label: Timeless Records
  • Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
  • Quality: FLAC (tracks)
  • Total Time: 42:30
  • Total Size: 219 MB
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Tracklist:

1. In Walked Bud (03:48)
2. In Twilight (Crepuscule With Nellie) (04:46)
3. Come With Me (Let's Cool One) (04:05)
4. 'Round Midnight (08:56)
5. Well You Needn't (03:16)
6. Underneath This Cover (Monk's Mood) (07:06)
7. Blue Monk (05:36)
8. Sure It Can Be Done (Monk's Dream) (04:10)

Thelonious Monk has been the subject of many jazz tributes, but not many of them have come from singers. Five years before Carmen McRae recorded 1988's stunning Carmen Sings Monk, Soesja Citroen impressed the European jazz world with this five-star collection of Monk classics. This 1983 date didn't receive much attention in the U.S., but in Europe it went down in history as a jazz-vocal classic. Not only does the Dutch singer impress with her soulful interpretations of Monk's unique melodies, she also demonstrates just how talented a lyricist she is. Citroen embraces the familiar lyrics to "'Round Midnight" -- which producer Orrin Keepnews described as "the national anthem of jazz" -- but on gems that range from "Monk's Mood" and "Monk's Dream" to "In Walked Bud," "Crepescule With Nellie," and "Let's Cool One," she provides fine lyrics of her own. And when you consider the fact that Dutch, not English, is Citroen's native language, her command of English seems all the more impressive. For lovers of bop-oriented jazz vocals, this outstanding CD is essential listening.

Review by Alex Henderson


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