Name: Monk's Music
Brand: Thelonious Monk

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

350224

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Blue

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

20th Century Masterworks Version. Alternate Sleeve. 2 Bonus Tracks.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-06-18

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8436563183447

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / blue

170043

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Deluxe Digipack with 6 Bonus Tracks

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2021-10-08

8436563183973

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Thelonious Monk

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

20th Century Masterworks

Thelonious Monk was an American jazz pianist and composer, born on October 10, 1917 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential pianists of the twentieth century and a key figure in the development of bebop. Monk's unique improvisational style and prolific compositions have left a lasting impact on the jazz genre. Known for his dissonant harmonies, angular melodic twists, and unconventional approach to the piano, he created music that was both innovative and captivating.

In addition to his musical talents, Monk had a distinct fashion sense with his signature suits, hats, and sunglasses. His stage presence was equally unconventional; often getting up from his piano to dance while his band members continued playing. This idiosyncratic behavior drew comparisons to ring-shout and Muslim Sufi whirling. Notably, Monk is one of only five jazz musicians to be featured on the cover of Time magazine.

Thelonious Monk passed away on February 17, 1982 at the age of 64 in Weehawken, New Jersey. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy as an artist who pushed boundaries and redefined jazz music through his groundbreaking compositions and performances.

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).

Tracks: Abide With Me / Well You Needn’t / Ruby, My Dear [feat. Coleman Hawkins] / O Minor / Epistrophy / Crepuscule With Nellie / Ruby, My Dear [feat. John Coltrane] / Nu y / Trinkle Tinkle / Monk’s Mood / ‘round Midnight [1954 Solo Piano Version] / ‘round Midnight [1947 Quintet Version]

Monk's Music

Music GB