Monkadelphia

Monkadelphia: Crepuscule

by Mark Corroto
September 1, 2010

At first glance, Monkadelphia might be confused with the Belgian religious monks who brew dark beers. However, these postulants are, instead, a cover band for the jazz high priest of bebop, Thelonious Monk. WithCrepuscule, Monkadelphia releases the follow-up to its self-titled debut.As Monk cover sessions tend to go, bands generally opt for the far ends of the spectrum, either replicating Monk's style with exacting technique or reconfiguring his music into something unaccustomed. Monkadelphia opts for a satisfying middle- ...

Monkadelphia At The Barnes In Philly On Friday Dec. 21st!

Source: Jim Miller
December 13, 2012

Monkadelphia (Tony Miceli, vibes; Chris Farr, saxophone; Tom Lawton, piano; Micah Jones, bass; Jim Miller, drums) will be playing at the Barnes Museum, 2025 Ben Franklin Parkway in Philly on Friday Dec. 21st from 6 - 8 PM, which of course is the End of the World according to those who believe in the Long Count Mayan calendar, the Planet X Nibiru or any combination thereof, predicting doomsday (yet again) that very night...What a way to go! Anyway, it just ...
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Jazz Bridge Presents Monkadelphia!

Source: Michael Ricci
April 15, 2010

To close out our sixth successful season of the Jazz in the Wood Neighborhood Concerts Series in Collingswood, NJ., on May 6th, Monkadelphia will be celebrating their new CD release at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue. Monkadelphia features vibist Tony Miceli, saxophonist Chris Farr, pianist Tom Lawton, bassist Micah Jones, and drummer Jim Miller.

One show: 7:30-9PM. Tickets: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free buffet! For info: 856-858-8914

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Thelonious Monk Repertory Group Monkadelphia Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
March 16, 2010

Over the past several years, there has been a revival and reconsideration of the music of Thelonious Monk. No one embodies this trend better than Monkadelphia, a group of Philadelphia-based jazz musicians who play his music exclusively--a difficult challenge which they embrace with vitality, panache, and sophistication. With Chris Farr on saxophone, Tony Miceli on vibes, Tom Lawton on piano, Micah Jones on bass, and Jim Miller on drums, this group makes the Monk legacy come alive, sustaining rapt attention ...
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