Monk’s Music is one of the defining recordings of modern jazz, originally released in 1957 and capturing Thelonious Monk at the helm of a powerhouse sextet featuring John Coltrane, Coleman Hawkins, Art Blakey and Wilbur Ware. The album blends angular melodies, bold improvisation and Monk’s unmistakable rhythmic phrasing, cementing its status as a cornerstone of hard bop and post‑bop innovation.
This 2024 Music On Vinyl edition is pressed on 180‑gram blue vinyl and individually numbered, offering an audiophile‑grade reissue of a landmark session. A premium, collectible pressing for jazz enthusiasts and vinyl collectors.
Track Listing
- Abide With Me
- Well, You Needn’t
- Ruby, My Dear
- Off Minor
- Epistrophy
- Crepuscule With Nellie
Features
- 180‑gram audiophile vinyl
- Limited edition blue vinyl
- Individually numbered
- Classic 1957 hard bop session
- Features John Coltrane, Coleman Hawkins, Art Blakey and Wilbur Ware
- Premium Music On Vinyl pressing
Information
Artist: Thelonious Monk
Title: Monk’s Music
Format: LP Album (Blue Vinyl)
Label: Music On Vinyl
Released: 2024
Original Release Year: 1957
Country: Europe
Genre: Jazz
Style: Hard Bop / Modern Jazz
Condition: New & Sealed