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Composer and pianist Thelonious Monk’s eccentric style and innovative harmonies redefined jazz. His numerous contributions to ...
CD 1: Thelonious; Light Blue; Played Twice ... CD 6: Let’s Cool One; Hornin’ In; Coming on the Hudson; Straight No Chaser; Monk’s Mood; Green Chimneys; Rhythm-A-Ning; Ugly Beauty; Skippy; Something in ...
Monk’s Mood; Abide With Me; Well, You Needn’t; Ruby, My Dear; Off Minor; Epistrophy; Crepuscule With Nellie; Ruby, My Dear; Trinkle Trinkle; Nutty; Functional ...
Thelonious Himself features just that: Monk alone, save one track featuring bassist Wilbur Ware and saxophonist John Coltrane. That track, “Monk’s Mood,” is a transcendent exercise in sonic expansion, ...
Thelonious Monk’s best-known composition, “’Round Midnight,” was first recorded 80 years ago this month. His slow, moody ...
Explore Craft Recordings’ Record Store Day 2025 preview featuring exclusive releases from Carla Thomas, Thelonious Monk with Gerry Mulligan, and the Jazz Dispensary Night Lights Moodsville Collection.