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1	Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane - At Carnegie Hall (2005) more music like this by Thelonious Monk/John Coltrane Larry Appelbaum, the recording lab supervisor at the Library of Congress, came across this tape by accident while transferring the library's tape archive to digital. What a find. Forget the Five Spot recording that sounds like it was recorded inside of a tunnel from the far end. The sound here is wonderfully present and contemporary. More ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $9.99!
2	Straight, No Chaser (1966) more music like this by Thelonious Monk This is the sixth studio album cut by Thelonious Monk under the production/direction of Teo Macero for Columbia and as such should not be confused with the original motion picture soundtrack to the 1988 film of the same name. The original disc only included six performances, half of which were edited due to the stringent time constraints of vinyl. ... see all copies from $11.06! new only from $11.06!
3	Ken Burns Jazz: The Story of America's Music (2000) more music like this by Various Artists In conjunction with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns' ten-part 2000 PBS special, Columbia/Legacy and Verve teamed up to issue a special series of reissues covering much of the history of 20th century jazz. The central release of this program is the five-CD box set Ken Burns Jazz: The Story of America's Music, its 94 selections covering the history ... see all copies from $17.33! new only from $50.06!
4	Monk's Music (1957) more music like this by Thelonious Monk Monk's Music is often cited as one of the focal points of Thelonious Monk's six-year affiliation (1955-1961) with the Riverside label. Although the original disc clocked in at slightly over 30 minutes, packed into that half hour are not only the introduction of a few of Monk's signature compositions, but also some amazing interactions from the ... see all copies from $5.13! new only from $10.29!
5	Thelonious Monk [GNP] more music like this by Thelonious Monk see all copies from $5.24! new only from $10.12!
6	Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane (1957) more music like this by Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane What this disc lacks in program time is more than compensated for in content. While the teaming of Thelonious Monk (piano) with John Coltrane (tenor sax) might "look better on paper," as the adage goes, rest assured the results are even better on the disc. These were the same bountiful sessions that produced the Monk's Music and Thelonious Himself ... see all copies from $4.72! new only from $10.29!
7	Plays Duke Ellington (1955) more music like this by Thelonious Monk Thelonious Monk (piano/arranger) began his illustrious relationship with Riverside Records on the pair of July 21 and 27, 1955, dates needed to complete the eight sides for Plays Duke Ellington (1955). Monk commands a trio that also presents the talents of Oscar Pettiford (bass) and Kenny Clarke (drums) on all the tracks sans "Solitude," which ... see all copies from $6.34! new only from $10.29!
8	The Essential Thelonious Monk [2003] (2003) more music like this by Thelonious Monk Calling an album "The Essential Thelonious Monk" is a bit misleading, especially since all the material comes from one label: Columbia. Nonetheless, this may arguably be the essential Thelonious Monk material on the label. There are 11 selections here, all recorded between 1962-1968, the period of Monk's tenure with the label. Produced for ... see all copies from $9.74! new only from $11.06!
9	Brilliant Corners (1956) more music like this by Thelonious Monk Although Brilliant Corners is Thelonious Monk's third disc for Riverside, it's the first on the label to weigh in with such heavy original material. Enthusiasts who become jaded to the idiosyncratic nature of Monk's playing or his practically arithmetical chord progressions should occasionally revisit Brilliant Corners. There is an inescapable ... see all copies from $11.28! new only from $11.28!
10	5 by Monk by 5 [Riverside/OJC] (1959) more music like this by Thelonious Monk As the '50s drew to a close, so did Thelonious Monk's illustrious tenure on Riverside Records. In fact, the three dates needed for this title would be his penultimate for the label. The concept of the album consists of five Monk originals performed in a quintet setting. Ironically, this was the first time that Monk had recorded with a lineup that ... see all copies from $6.95! new only from $10.29!
11	Thelonious Monk & Sonny Rollins (1953) more music like this by Thelonious Monk With Sonny Rollins This disc contains an all-star cast headed up by Thelonious Monk (piano) and includes some collaborative efforts with Sonny Rollins (tenor sax) that go beyond simply inspired and into a realm of musical telepathy. The five tunes included on Work are derived from three separate sessions held between November of 1953 and September of the following ... see all copies from $8.49! new only from $8.49!
12	The Unique Thelonious Monk (1956) more music like this by Thelonious Monk The seven-song Unique Thelonious Monk (1956) platter was the pianist's second during his remarkable five-year tenure on Riverside. His debut for the label was the aptly titled Plays Duke Ellington (1955) and once again, on this disc, Monk's song selection did not feature any original compositions. Rather, the well-chosen standards included ... see all copies from $10.44! new only from $10.44!
13 view cover	The Complete Blue Note Recordings (1947) more music like this by Thelonious Monk This magnificent limited-edition set launched the Mosaic label in real style. Included are all of Thelonious Monk's Blue Note recordings, six sessions as a leader from 1947-52 complete with alternate takes plus two titles cut with tenor-saxophonist Sonny Rollins in 1957. Since these were Monk's first opportunities to lead his own recording dates, ... see all copies from $30.00! new only from $48.37!
14 view cover	Ken Burns Jazz (2000) more music like this by Thelonious Monk In conjunction with the release of Ken Burns' ten-part, 19-hour epic PBS documentary Jazz, Columbia issued 22 single-disc compilations devoted to jazz's most significant artists, as well as a five-disc historical summary. Since the individual compilations attempt to present balanced overviews of each artist's career, tracks from multiple labels ... see all copies from $4.90! new only from $6.38!
15 view cover	Thelonious in Action: Recorded at the Five Spot Cafe (1958) more music like this by Thelonious Monk Quartet One of the most exciting groups that pianist/composer Thelonious Monk ever led was his 1958 quartet with tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin, bassist Ahmed Abdul-Malik, and drummer Roy Haynes. During one night at the Five Spot Cafe they recorded enough music to fill up two CDs; all of the performances are also on Monk's large Riverside box set. In ... see all copies from $7.58! new only from $10.29!
16 view cover	Misterioso [Bonus Tracks] (1958) more music like this by Thelonious Monk This is the second long-player to be taken from the same August 1958 Five Spot recordings that had yielded the similarly brilliant Thelonious in Action! The quartet heard on these sets includes Monk (piano), Johnny Griffin (tenor sax), Roy Haynes (drums), and Ahmed Abdul-Malik (bass). Their overwhelming and instinctual capacities directly ... see all copies from $7.74! new only from $8.00!
17 view cover	Thelonious Alone in San Francisco [1991] (1959) more music like this by Thelonious Monk With the robust ambience of Fugazi Hall in San Francisco at his disposal, Thelonious Monk recorded ten unaccompanied tracks over two days to create a long-awaited sequel to his immensely endearing Thelonious Himself long-player. As had become somewhat customary for Monk, he brought with him a healthy sampling from his voluminous back catalog, ... see all copies from $6.89! new only from $10.29!
18 view cover	Live in Paris, Vol. 2 (1964) more music like this by Thelonious Monk For Volume Two/set two of the February 23, 1964 live performances in Paris by the Thelonious Monk quartet, show time is just under an hour, and near the mid-point, the inspiration level palpably increases. This upgrade is most noticeable during a spirited "Hackensack" where Monk is markedly involved harmonically, but especially on the following ... see all copies from $12.82! new only from $12.82!
19 view cover	The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings (2006) more music like this by Thelonious Monk Hardcore jazzheads with no doubt be delighted with this double-disc set that includes all the recordings Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane did together in 1957 for Riverside. Never mind that the vast majority of this material has been issued several times. There are two cuts that have never appeared before: an alternate of "Crepuscule with Nellie" ... see all copies from $17.98! new only from $17.98!
20 view cover	Live in Paris, Vol. 1 (1964) more music like this by Thelonious Monk The first of two separate CDs from concerts done in Paris during the winter of 1964, Monk's quartet with Butch Warren (bass), Ben Riley (drums) and Charlie Rouse (tenor sax), showcases one standard and four of the pianist's originals. Only "Epistrophy," the closer, is in short form. Noticeable from the opening refrains of "Four in One" is Rouse, ... see all copies from $12.82! new only from $12.82!
21 view cover	Live at the 1964 Monterey Jazz Festival (2007) more music like this by Thelonious Monk Thelonious Monk played at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 1963 and created a buzz so strong he was invited back the following year. His one-hour set from 1964 is available here, featuring his quartet through the first forty minutes. Tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse and drummer Ben Riley are joined by Steve Swallow on upright acoustic bass loaned from ... see all copies from $10.86! new only from $13.71!
22 view cover	Complete Prestige Recordings (2000) more music like this by Thelonious Monk Thelonious Monk was only with Prestige from 1952-1954, which explains why Fantasy's The Complete Prestige Recordings contains only three CDs. But Monk's Prestige output is noteworthy and generally rewarding, if imperfect at times. Not everything on The Complete Prestige Recordings is essential, but for the serious Monk collector, its rewards are ... see all copies from $25.55! new only from $25.55!
23 view cover	Solo Monk (1964) more music like this by Thelonious Monk The mystery and haunting angular beauty of Thelonious Monk's unadorned keyboard sides are the focus of Solo Monk. As if possessing the history of jazz in his hands, Monk's solo recordings and performances from every phase of his career remain pure. The components of what made Monk such an uncompromising composer, arranger, and especially ... see all copies from $4.99! new only from $11.43!
24 view cover	The Best of the Blue Note Years (1947) more music like this by Thelonious Monk For listeners unsure about diving into Monk's entire Blue Note catalog, this best-of roundup makes for a very fine alternative. Covering his bebop-era work from the late '40s and early '50s, the 16-track collection finds Monk in his early prime with such up-and-coming jazz standards as "Ruby, My Dear," "In Walked Bud," "'Round Midnight," and ... see all copies from $14.56! new only from $14.56!
25 view cover	Solo Monk [Bonus Tracks] (2003) more music like this by Thelonious Monk Thelonious Monk made a total of six solo piano recordings in his lifetime. The first three were between 1954-1959 for the Riverside label and its affiliates, two were for Alfred Lion's Black Lion label very late in his career, and Solo Monk was in 1964 and 1965 recorded mainly out West while on tour. As with Legacy's other reissues, Solo Monk is a ... see all copies from $7.36! new only from $7.36!

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