--- product_id: 27529833 title: "Paris 1969" brand: "thelonious monk" price: "€ 64.85" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/27529833-paris-1969 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Paris 1969 **Brand:** thelonious monk **Price:** € 64.85 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Paris 1969 by thelonious monk - **How much does it cost?** € 64.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/27529833-paris-1969) ## Best For - thelonious monk enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thelonious monk brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description TracksCredits 1 I Mean You 2 Ruby My Dear 3 Straight, No Chaser 4 Bright Mississippi 5 Light Blue 6 Epistrophy 7 Don't Blame Me 8 I Love You Sweetheart of All My Dreams 9 Crepuscule with Nellie 10 Bright Mississippi (Reprise) 11 Nutty 12 Blue Monk ## Images ![Paris 1969 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517X4lpW0HL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ fine set, and DVD too! *by C***K on January 19, 2014* This is not Monk at his best, but if you are a fan, this will please you anyway. Charlie Rouse is the only veteran on board, with the notable exception of Philly Joe Jones sitting in on Nutty - worth the price of admission. I loved this version of Epistrophy with the boggie-woggie on the left hand. The performance was recorded for Paris TV, and that's what is on the DVD - how much footage of Monk performances exists? Not enough, for sure, and it is good to have this. Inexplicably, the order of songs is changed on the CD. It's Monk. Enjoy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by M***Y on March 27, 2017* such a great album, happy I finally picked it up. great sounding pressing. really cool reading material for while you're listening on the inside of the gatefold as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Monk's Triumph at the Salle Playel *by R***S on February 21, 2014* This is a 2013 Blue Note records release containing a CD and DVD of Monk’s quartet playing a 1969 Paris concert at the legendary Salle Pleyel Hall. The CD contains twelve tracks with a total playing time of sixty-one minutes. All the music was composed or co-written by Monk with the exception of ”Don’t Blame Me” and ”I Love You Sweetheart of All My Dreams”.The play list is a virtual treasure of many of the major works created by this artist. The band members consist of the legendary Charlie Rouse on sax and two young musicians, Austin “Paris” Wright on drums and Nate Hygelund on bass.!969 finds Thelonious Monk, after a long and illustrious career, without a recording contract. Additionally, he’s battling some health issues which are starting to make an impact on his performances. Within a few years, specifically by 1971, Monk will have abandoned his musical vocation never to record or perform in public again.Charlie Rouse, his long time musical colleague and key collaborator within the quartet (eleven years) will depart from the band within months of the 1969 Paris concert.Monk’s time tested and seasoned rhythm section have recently left the band, requiring him to retain the services of two untested musicians.The stakes are elevated for Monk, coming into this 1969 concert and the French audience expectations are very high. Monk is keenly aware that his artistic reputation and legacy is at risk if he fails to deliver.On the plus side, the new quartet had an opportunity to perform in London and Berlin prior to the Paris date. Although no commercial recordings of these performances exist, one can assume the band had ample opportunity to work through their musical challenges and polish their performances.The CD and DVD reveal that Monk is equal to the challenge. His playing is practically flawless and the video reveals a much more focused Monk then what had been observed from previous sixties dates. The rhythm section compensates for their inexperience by an unbridled energy and enthusiasm for the work.Charlie Rouse’s solos are superb and complement every note of Monk’s material. The quartet delivers a quality performance throughout the entire set, never wavering. One suspects the Monk and Charlie “stepped up their game” to compensate to some degree for the inexperienced rhythm section.An added bonus is the special guest appearance of Philly Joe Jones. He takes command of the drum kit for the playing of”Nutty”. His drum solo on Monk’s ten minute composition is exceptional. No wonder major artists Miles Davis and Bill Evans declared Philly Joe to be their all time favorite drummer. Observing his legendary cross rhythm on the symbols was pure musical pleasure.Jazz fans are fortunate indeed to have this release. It stands as a testament to Monks triumphant, creative contributions that night, so long ago in Paris 1969.Gratitude should be extended to Doug Sax for the outstanding sound remastering. Kudos should also be offered to Robin D. G. Kelly for the extensive and thought provoking liner notes. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/27529833-paris-1969](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/27529833-paris-1969) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*