MONK and MY AUNT

Bobby O



Monk and My Aunt

Both heard the call. "Straight no Chaser" said it all. Barkeep readied Scotch, kept neat. The 88's tingled a most disharmonious beat, Round Midnight he displayed , unashamed, teary eyes that clue those who care to look, his walk through hated change, his grief, hazed fog,pervasive funk. He tipped his glass, longed for one last smile, Aunt Carol, he, and Thelonius Monk!
Bobby O


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  • Author: Bobby O (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 14th, 2023 13:47
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  • Parisab

    The hyper focus on being present among the spirit of jazz in the ‘hazed fog’ and the ‘pervasive funk’ can bring nothing but the mastery of jazz consumption, as it is meant to be-I’m sure the jazz heroes may have hoped for exactly this type of intimacy and commitment -thanks for the write as always

    • Bobby O

      You are so spot on and it’s power to transport and be tactile in the present. It was my favorite way to spend time with my favorite person.

      • Bobby O

        You’re way fun and really add to this site

        • Bobby O

          Orphan Black , Tatiana Maslany stars and plays like 8 roles.
          One episode in and your hooked.

        • peto

          Such a unique delivery it captivates the reader
          Think parisab said it all
          Great read

        • Bobby O

          She has that touch doesn’t she. Thanks for the read and grace

        • David Wakeling

          The trifecta: Aunt Carol,he and Thelonius Monk.This inspired me to listen to some Jazz again.Well done

          • Bobby O

            Kind of Blue by Miles us perfect to set you right

          • Neville


            I dig single malt as it comes .. and have on occasion, dug too deep .. this is so cool, but am sorry for your loss Bobby O .. Neville

            • Bobby O

              Thanks. Means a lot, Sensei!

            • Thomas W Case

              Brilliant, you and Monk. Great memories of listening to him one summer in '87. Nice work.

              • Bobby O

                Monk might be good for every summer cuz suddenly In Walked Bud to make the joint live and Started jumping I listen to some of that west coast jazz. After I dig through and toss out the silly soft stuff I might linger on Blue Rondo Ala Turk by Brubeck/ Desmond or some Wes Montgomery or maybe grab that hidden gem Stolen Moments by Oliver Nelson. Of course Chet can radiate that ‘pet anytime

                • Thomas W Case

                  Absolutely. Mingus too. man o man.

                  • Bobby O

                    Miles Trane Monk and Mingus is enough Music to last three lifetimes.

                    • Thomas W Case

                      For sure.



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