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Thelonious Monk begins recording his 26th album, Criss-Cross, for Columbia records in New York City, USA.Full article:
Rex Harris (reviewer, The Boy's Own Paper) : Crepescule With Nellie has an almost majestic progression of chords which evoke the mournful atmosphere of the twilight which the title implies. Yes - this is real modern jazz! It is brain jazz as distinct from heart jazz and should outlive the sound and fury of many other modernists.
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