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Thelonious Monk — The Rough Guide

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One of the most innovative and idiosyncratic figures in jazz history, Thelonious Monk pursued a singular artistic vision as a pianist and composer. This collection brings together many of his finest recordings from the late 1940s and 1950s, when he made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire with a unique and unorthodox improvisational style.
Digital download provides all record tracks plus bonus tracks.

Label: World Music Network;Rough Guides

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Format: Digital Download;Limited Edition

Tracklist
  1. <strong>Side 1:</strong><br><ol><br> <li>Straight No Chaser (1951) 2:54</li> <li>’Round Midnight (1947) 3:10</li> <li>Epistrophy (1948) 3:04</li> <li>Criss Cross (1951) 2:54</li> <li>Blue Monk (1954) 7:38</li></ol><br><strong>Side 2:</strong><br><ol><br> <li>Brilliant Corners (1956) 7:45</li> <li>Bemsha Swing (1952) 3:09</li> <li>Little Rootie Tootie (1959) 8:53</li></ol>