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Greg Lewis / Organ Monk: Uwo in the Black

Read "Uwo in the Black" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky


Many a jazz musician visits the territory of pianist Thelonious Monk for a short spell, but organist Greg Lewis seems to have signed up for an extended stay. His Organ Monk (Self Produced, 2010) proved to be a completely original and exciting take on the music of the man affectionately and reverently called the High Priest ...

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Greg Lewis / Organ Monk: Uwo in the Black

Read "Uwo in the Black" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian


It takes abundant courage and uncommon musical vision to radically reinterpret the works of such an idiosyncratic genius as pianist Thelonious Monk. Fortunately, organist Greg Lewis possesses both as is evident on the second volume of his Organ Monk trilogy, Uwo In The Black. As he did on Organ Monk (Self Produced, 2010), ...

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Greg Lewis / Organ Monk: Uwo in the Black

Read "Uwo in the Black" reviewed by Larry Taylor


Uwo in the Black is organist Greg Lewis' second recording based on Thelonious Monk's music--in fact, it is the second in a projected trilogy. Lewis' debut in 2010, Organ Monk, gained high respect from critics. Whereas, the first effort was a trio affair, Lewis expands the group here by adding Reginald R. Woods on tenor saxophone. ...


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