Monk's Music THELONIOUS MONK

SIDE A:
A1 ABIDE WITH ME
A2 WELL YOU NEEDN’T
A3 RUBY, MY DEAR
A4 RUBY, MY DEAR (*)

SIDE B:
B1 OFF MINOR
B2 EPISTROPHY
B3 CREPUSCULE WITH NELLIE

THELONIOUS MONK – Monk’s Music

LP – Limited Edition 180g Red Vinyl

Monk’s Music is often cited as one of the focal points of Thelonious Monk‘s six-year affiliation (1955-1961) with the Riverside label. Although the original disc clocked in at slightly over 30 minutes, packed into that half hour are not only the introduction of a few of Monk’s signature compositions, but also some amazing interactions from the assembled ensemble. Joining Thelonious Monk (piano) during these two recording sessions are Ray Copeland (trumpet), Gigi Gryce (alto sax), Coleman Hawkins (tenor sax), John Coltrane (tenor sax), Wilbur Ware (bass), and Art Blakey (drums).

See below for tracklisting…