frog, I note no one yet replied to your question on Monk. I don't have that album, I was just searching YT for another solo recording.
Anyway, I assume take 1 was numbered thus because it was recorded first. It seemed to me that Monk lost the beat a couple of times in both takes. To my ear that was different than his intended variations in timing.
If forced to choose I'll take #1. The improvisation simply felt better, it was presented with a better "flow" for me.
Regarding the general discussions about changing likes, I've experienced quite a bit of that over the years. Some of the fusion jazz that I once enjoyed is now boring for example. One reason for that is it is a rare inclusion of electric piano that I now enjoy so that eliminated a fair number of recordings. As I've suggested here before, over time I have learned to appreciate some music which at one time I wouldn't have bothered with. At the same time, some old favorites (mainly rock) no longer hold their appeal.
To offer a specific example of my "growth" in changing taste, I bought this album shortly after it was released because there was so much discussion and praise for it. Upon the first couple of listens I wondered WTF! But over time I learned to appreciate the (then) newer direction and even enjoy it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71iR0kECPMU&list=PLF592AEB662C84871
Anyway, I assume take 1 was numbered thus because it was recorded first. It seemed to me that Monk lost the beat a couple of times in both takes. To my ear that was different than his intended variations in timing.
If forced to choose I'll take #1. The improvisation simply felt better, it was presented with a better "flow" for me.
Regarding the general discussions about changing likes, I've experienced quite a bit of that over the years. Some of the fusion jazz that I once enjoyed is now boring for example. One reason for that is it is a rare inclusion of electric piano that I now enjoy so that eliminated a fair number of recordings. As I've suggested here before, over time I have learned to appreciate some music which at one time I wouldn't have bothered with. At the same time, some old favorites (mainly rock) no longer hold their appeal.
To offer a specific example of my "growth" in changing taste, I bought this album shortly after it was released because there was so much discussion and praise for it. Upon the first couple of listens I wondered WTF! But over time I learned to appreciate the (then) newer direction and even enjoy it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71iR0kECPMU&list=PLF592AEB662C84871