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Monk's Playground - Live

by Chris Vasi

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Chris Vasi - Isotope 06:46
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Chris Vasi - Guitar/Arranger Brian Cruze - Upright Bass Suzi Fisher - Sax Forrest Young - Drums Recording - Geoff Switz
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Chris Vasi - RhythmANing 07:17
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Chris Vasi - Brilliant Corners 05:57
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Chris Vasi - Well You Needn't 07:57
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Chris Vasi - I Mean You 04:56
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Chris Vasi - Criss Cross 05:14
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Chris Vasi - Blues 5 Spot 06:03
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Chris Vasi - Kojo No Tsuki (The Moon Over The Ruined Castle) 09:33
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Chris Vasi - Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues 07:04
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Chris Vasi - Monk’s Dream 11:07
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Chris Vasi - Green Chimneys 08:05
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Chris Vasi - Intro 00:58
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Chris Vasi - Let's Cool One 06:59
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Chris Vasi - Reflections 07:24
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Chris Vasi - Think Of One 06:51
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Recorded at Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream in Richmond, Virginia on January 10, 2014

This quintet led by guitarist Chris Vasi re-imagines the music of Thelonious Monk, using elements of jazz, funk, odd-meter, New Orleans, Eastern, and flamenco.

“Thelonious Monk’s knotty little compositions are as easy to recognize as they are tricky to navigate. The appropriately named Monk’s Playground approaches these idiosyncratic constructs as an opportunity for swinging, sliding, spinning, gymnastic musical fun.” (Peter McElhinney, Style Weekly)


“Great Jazz, With a Twist - If you love great jazz, and are adventurous enough to sample something a little offbeat (pardon the pun), then check out this CD. Chris Vasi, the leader of this Richmond, Virginia quintet, has assembled some of the best players in the area, and produced a brilliant collection from the Thelonius Monk catalogue. The twist: there is no piano; Vasi plays guitar throughout. Jonathan Wheelock (bass), and Forest Young (drums), form a rhythm section to rival the greatest anywhere. Lou Hoff and Jonathan Gibson add their talent on woodwinds to complete the arrangements.This is not music for beginners; it requires great skill, timing, dexterity, and mastery of one's instrument to pull these songs off with credibility. Chris and the group have done just that.” (Dan Wheeler, Spectrum Band)

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released January 26, 2021

Chris Vasi - Guitar/Arranger
Brian Cruse - Upright Bass
Suzi Fisher - Sax
Forrest Young - Drums
Recording - Geoff Switz

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Forrest Young Music Richmond, Virginia

Forrest Young is an American drummer and composer, born in Richmond Virginia. He's appeared on numerous Emmy Award winning PBS documentary soundtracks and recorded with legends of the jazz and progressive rock genres.

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