"These songs have been around a long time—they can take a little pressure. Andersson’s quartet knows that. They lean into the angles, let the humor show, and push the music just enough to see how it bends. By the end, the record feels less like a project than a band having real fun with some famously stubborn tunes."

"One tribute to Monk's incredible artistry that will prove to be one of the most inspired ones in the last decade or so of Jazz music, it is the one due to be released on March 27th by four of the most skilled and experienced Jazz musicians in Europe, namely Richard Andersson (double bass), Rudi Mahall (clarinets), Artur Tuznik (piano) and Kasper Tom (drums), all joining forces in a hugely accomplished record called Monk & More."

"Rather than aiming for reverential homage, Monk & More breathes new life into familiar material, making it feel both rooted in jazz history and unmistakably of the moment. The performances radiate a fresh energy — sharp-edged, swinging, playful and deeply engaging — revealing layers of interaction rewarded by repeated listening."