: Recorded just months before Monk's death, these concerts (part of the Live from Soundscape Series ) served as a bridge between jazz's traditional roots and its experimental future. Resources & Further Reading

This two-CD set captures a landmark tribute concert held on 1 November 1981 at . The performance is celebrated for bringing together two titans of the piano who represent different ends of the jazz spectrum: Barry Harris , a champion of bebop tradition, and Muhal Richard Abrams , a co-founder of the avant-garde Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) . Key Highlights of the Performance

: The ensemble is noted for its "intensely nutty" takes on complex Thelonious Monk compositions like Four In One , Epistrophy , and Bye-Ya .

: Both pianists lead an "all-stellar" group that includes Don Cherry (trumpet), Steve Lacy and Charlie Rouse (saxophones), Roswell Rudd (trombone), Richard Davis (bass), and Ben Riley or Ed Blackwell (drums). Contrasting Styles :