Alex von Schlippenbach studied classical composition with Bernd Alois Zimmermann at the Hochschule Köln, at the same time he started working as a jazz pianist with Gunter Hampel and Manfred Schoof. In 1966 he established the "Globe Unity Orchestra" certainly one of the most influencial and successful European jazz groups. With Globe Unity, Schlippenbach has been invited to perform all over the world and achieved numerous awards for his work as pianist, composer and bandleader. Alexander von Schlippenbach always shared great admiration for Thelonious Monk. Having collected every piece of music, that Monk had ever written, Schlippenbach now presents his favourite tunes.
Tracks
01. Bye-A
02. Lokomotive
03. Skippy
04. Off Minor
05. Let's Cool One
06. Pannonica
07. Evidence
08. Coming On The Hudson
09. Work
10. Ruby My Dear
11. Trinkle Tinkle
12. Round About Midnight
13. Bolivar Blues
14. Light Blue
SUNNY MURRAY drums
ALEXANDER SCHLIPPENBACH piano
INO NOBUYOSHI bass
All compositions by Thelonious Monk
(1-6) Recorded October 20, 1996 at Kulturpalast Edel, Berlin
(7-14) Recorded October 29, 1996 at KITO, Bremen
Enja Records enoja CD 9104-2 (Germany)