The Monster and the Flower is a jazz tune written by Claudio Roditi and Ricardo Silveira. It was first released in 1984, appearing on Roditi’s Latin-jazz album Impressions. The piece blends Brazilian rhythms with post-bop improvisation, showcasing Roditi’s trumpet and Silveira’s guitar in a lively, conversational mood. It has been performed by other artists as well, including Hendrik Meurkens with Roditi on the Concord Records release A View From Manhattan, and Paquito D'Rivera and Friends. The title evokes a playful, cinematic contrast between a monster and a flower, often expressed as a spirited musical dialogue among the ensemble.
