30. Bill Evans - Sunday At The Village Vanguard

Release Date: 1961
Label: Riverside

According to the information contained in the book, this album is 68 minutes long, however, because most of the tracks repeat themselves I decided to skip half the album. My research of Bill Evans led me to discover that he was the pianist on 'A Kind of Blue', which made me concerned I'd not like the album. However, I actually enjoyed this album. It's considered a jazz classic and I can understand why, it also allowed me to 'nearly' finish 'The Pickwick Papers'

Overall: 6/10
Favourite Track: Gloria's Step

10. Thelonious Monk- Brilliant Corners

Release Date: 1957
Label: Riverside

Q: What do Andy Hinchcliffe and Thelonious Monk have in common?

A: Brilliant Corners.

For many Jazz fans, The Lonliest Monk is a genius. A brilliant, innovative, original genius. This album is generally regarded as his best work, so it'll be fair to assume it's fantastic, yes? Well, for some, but not for me. Whilst I appreciate the talents of Monk and refuse to criticise the man, I struggled to agree with the democratic opinion. It was just too slow-paced to fully register, I guess. Still, it wasn't all bad- it has helped me relax after a particularly stressful day at work.

Overall: 4/10
Favourite Track: Brilliant Corners

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