Monk Dreams, by Dominic Duval, Jimmy Halperin

Monk Dreams

by Dominic Duval, Jimmy Halperin

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1.	Brilliant Corners 05:38	buy track
2.	Off Minor 03:50	buy track
3.	Epistrophy 07:08	buy track
4.	Monk's Dream 07:34	buy track
5.	Trinkle, Tinkle 04:28	buy track
6.	Evidence 05:18	buy track
7.	Bye-Ya 04:38	buy track
8.	Criss Cross 04:07	buy track
9.	Blue Monk 04:44	buy track
10.	Ruby, My Dear 06:09	buy track
11.	Brilliant Corners (alternative track) 03:30	buy track

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The duo of saxophonist Jimmy Halperin and bassist Dominic Duval let you know right away what side of Monk they're most interested in, opening and closing with "Brilliant Corners," perhaps the most 'angular' and abrasive of Monk's compositions. Halperin and Duval take it in stride—well, make that tense stride. Halperin really leans into this music, creating swirling patterns on "Off Minor," "Blue Monk" and "Monk's Dream" that gives them a very different feel from the usual accounts. Duval provides solid support, articulating the themes with characteristic ease. The duo enjoys consistent communication, creating a fine three-way dialogue with Monk's compositions. Halperin's exploratory edge is evident throughout. The duo released a similar CD of Monk tunes a couple of years ago, called Monkinus, on CIMP. Monk Dreams isn't a sequel. It was actually recorded earlier and includes many of the same tunes. It's a good date, however, interesting in itself as well as a complement to the later recording.

Stuart Broomer

credits

released March 1, 2009

NBCD 2

Recorded 12th May 2005 and mixed by Marc Grenne ("Green Vynil")

Mastered by Arunas Zujus at MAMA studios
Photos by Susan O'Connor Guelph Ontario and Marc Grenne
Painting by Ron Scherwin

Design by Oskaras Anosovas

1. Brilliant Corners 5:38
2. Off Minor 3:50
3. Epistrophy 7:08
4. Monk's Dream 7:34
5. Trincle, Tinkle 4:28
6. Evidence 5:18
7. Bye-Ya 4:38
8. Criss Cross 4:07
9. Blue Monk 4:44
10. Ruby, My Dear 6:09
11. Brilliant Corners (alternative track) 5:38

Jimmy Halperin - tenor and soprano saxophones
Dominic Duval - bass