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Contents: Japanese SHM-CD pressing. After the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968, racial tensions across the country rose. Palo Alto, a largely white college town in Cali, wasn't immune. Danny Scher, a junior at the high school, had a dream to have Thelonious Monk perform and help bring about racial unity in the community while raising funds for the International Committee. After many twists and turns, the triumphantly successful concert eventually happened. Now available on CD; Softpak with booklet & foldable poster. Universal. 2020. Media Reviews and More: In 1968, when Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and the entire nation was shaken by racial discrimination, Thelonious Monk, one of the greatest geniuses in jazz history, responded to the dream of a high school student. Soulful, previously unreleased live recordings! Thelonious Monk, who composed numerous masterpieces that continue to fascinate music fans around the world and is called one of the greatest geniuses in jazz history for his unique and unparalleled playing style. A completely unreleased live recording from the late 1960s, when he was at the height of his career, has been unearthed and released by the prestigious jazz label Impulse!, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year! While previously unreleased live recordings of Monk have been released in the past, what sets this one apart is that it was recorded at an ordinary high school in Palo Alto, California. In October 1968, when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated and the entire United States was shaken by racial discrimination, Monk performed at a school concert in response to the wishes of a high school boy who hoped to unite people through jazz. (C)RS
