Thelonious Monk - Mønk

This previously unreleased live album, recorded in Copenhagen in 1963 at the peak of Thelonious Monk's career, and including renditions of the famous 'Nutty' and 'Bye-Ya,' is a precious lost treasure from jazz pianist Monk’s most critically acclaimed line-up: Charlie Rouse on saxophone, John Ore on double bass, and Frankie Dunlop on drums. 

This outstanding recording and performance, a mixture of originals and interpretations of standards, showcases Monk at his prime: full of avant-garde flair and wit, but always with a joyous swinging feel that explains his title as the 'High Priest of Bebop.' 

TRACKLIST: 

1. Bye Ya 

2. Nutty 

3. I’m Getting Sentimental Over You 

4. Body And Soul 

5. Monk’s Dream 

• LP is a genuine AAA release (analogue recording, analogue mix, analogue master) 
• Mastered from the original source tapes and cut in-house on Gearbox's 1967 Haeco Scully lathe (the same machine used by Blue Note Records in the 1960's) 
• Japanese edition, including obi-strip

also available: 
Thelonious Monk - Piano Solo   LP 
Thelonious Monk - Misterioso   LP 

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