Thelonious Monk Septet - Monk's Music / 180 gram vinyl LP

Mastered AAA by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tape. Pressed at Quality Record Pressings. Stoughton Printing tip-on jacket.

Monk's Music is a landmark in jazz — easily one of Thelonious Monk's greatest albums ever, and a magical crossroads of talents that brings together a variety of jazz traditions! The work is performed by an ambitious Monk septet that includes both Coleman Hawkins and John Coltrane on tenor sax — and if you've ever doubted the brilliance of Hawk, this is the record to change your mind. The rest of the group is equally great — with Ray Copeland on trumpet, Gigi Gryce on alto, Wilbur Ware on bass, and Art Blakey on drums — all coming together with Monk to craft a perfect set of tunes that are virtually the definition of "modern jazz." Titles include "Abide With Me," "Off Minor," "Crepuscule With Nellie," and "Epistrophy."