Kunkel, Burkard

Monxarella

The Monxarella project arose from a desire to reinterpret Monk's music in a varied and new way. Kunkel deliberately works without overdubs and uses various instruments simultaneously, including the chord zither, bass clarinet, basset horn, alto zither, harp zither, and shruti box, which he plays with his foot. The different timbres are intended toevoke a bittersweet nostalgia. He was inspired by Monk's solo albums "Thelonious Himself" and "Thelonious Alone in San Francisco," which reveal a freer, more intimate side of the pianist. In addition to Monk compositions, Monxarella also includes free improvisations that reflect Monk's innovative spirit.

Price

Genre

Jazz

Format

CD - 1 disk

Release date

27-06-2025

Label

Bayla Records

Item-nr

604322

EAN

4250095820229

Availability

Exp. 27-06-2025

TRACKS

Disk 1

1. REFLECTIONS 03:12
2. THE EXPECTATION OF THE LONE DRAGON 01:46
3. MONKS MOOD 03:39
4. FUNCTIONAL 03:45
5. PANNONICA 02:32
6. UM DEN MONCH HERUM 03:16
7. LIGHT BLUE 03:23
8. BEAUTIFUL, BUT UGLY 00:34
9. ASK ME NOW 02:23
10. NORTH OF THE SUNSET 04:50
11. TAKE TO THE SKIES 01:11
12. MONK'S DREAM 03:02
13. RUBY MY DEAR 02:54
14. DEUX HIBOUX AU CREPUSCULE 01:14
15. FRIDAY THE 13TH 02:51
16. MISTERIOSO 03:29
17. BLUE MONK 02:42
18. ROUND MIDNIGHT 03:42