Thelonious Monk Trio Thelonious Monk Trio LP (Vinyl)

Vinyl Reissue Series Commemorates 65th Anniversary of Prestige Records and 90th Birthday of Legendary Engineer Rudy Van Gelder!

Backed alternately by bassists Percy Heath and Gary Mapp and drummers Art Blakey and Max Roach, Monk pours forth his idiosyncratic virtuosity in this set of tunes recorded by the inimitable Rudy Van Gelder. Beautifully rendered, "Blue Monk" is the highlight of the album, adventurously combining disharmonic riffs within a melodic and very memorable structure.

Monk's explorations conjure up images of a mathematician working out geometric patterns on the keyboard and evoke a sublime beauty as they build order out of chaos. Intimate, intense, and inspired, Thelonious Monk Trio is a must-have for those ready to dive into the genius of Monk.

Features:
• Prestige Records 65th Anniversary Reissue
• 120g Vinyl Reissue

Musicians:
Thelonious Monk, piano
Gary Mapp, bass
Percy Heath, bass
Art Blakey, drums
Max Roach, drums

Selections:
1. Little Rootie Tootie
2. Sweet and Lovely
3. Bye-Ya
4. Monk's Dream
5. Trinkle Trinkle
6. These Foolish Things
7. Bemsha Swing
8. Reflections
9. Blue Monk
10. Just A Gigolo