The Music I Like to Play Vol. 3
# The Music I Like to Play Vol. 3

The Music I Like to Play Vol. 3, subtitled Let's Call This, is a solo album by pianist Tete Montoliu performing compositions associated with Thelonious Monk recorded in 1990 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | |

Ken Dryden of AllMusic states, "Montoliu's approach to the keyboard is hardly a slavish adaptation of Monk's style, though there are some obvious influences, and as liner note writer Art Lange points out, he owes a debt to Bud Powell as well. He opens the CD with an uncredited chorus or so of the elegantly played "Jackie-Ing" before launching into overdrive for "Straight, No Chaser"; likewise, his daredevil approach to the furiously played "Well, You Needn't" is a treat. His disguised introduction to "Let's Call This" plays with the listener's ears, and he plays a modified form of stride in "Blues Five Spot." He also stretches the boundaries of the two standards "Sweet and Lovely" and "April in Paris" in a playful way worthy of Monk. It's a pity that Montoliu only recorded one more studio session as a leader following this productive date, but all of the late blind pianist's releases from his final years are well worth acquiring".

## Track listing

All compositions by Thelonious Monk except where noted.

* "Straight, No Chaser" – 4:56
* "Reflections" – 7:02
* "In Walked Bud" – 3:31
* "Misterioso" – 4:32
* "Well, You Needn't" – 3:31
* "April in Paris" (Vernon Duke, Yip Harburg) – 4:38
* "Let's Call This" – 3:58
* "Sweet and Lovely" (Gus Arnheim, Jules LeMare, Harry Tobias) – 5:01
* "Blues Five Spot" – 3:27
* "Monk's Mood" – 3:54
* "Rhythm-a-Ning" – 2:44

## Personnel

* Tete Montoliu – piano
