Thelonious Monk - Genius Of Modern Music, Vol. 2 (1947-52)
Jazz legend Thelonious Monk made his earliest recordings as a leader for Blue Note in 1947 and over the next five years Alfred Lion recorded the pianist in a variety of settings documenting his utterly unique music.
The 1956 12â compilation Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 2 (BLP 1511) featured classic Monk compositions including âStraight No Chaserâ, âFour In Oneâ, and âMonkâs Moodâ.
Jazz legend Thelonious Monk made his earliest recordings as a leader for Blue Note in 1947 and over the next five years Alfred Lion recorded the pianist in a variety of settings documenting his utterly unique music.
The 1956 12â compilation Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 2 (BLP 1511) featured classic Monk compositions including âStraight No Chaserâ, âFour In Oneâ, and âMonkâs Moodâ.
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Jazz legend Thelonious Monk made his earliest recordings as a leader for Blue Note in 1947 and over the next five years Alfred Lion recorded the pianist in a variety of settings documenting his utterly unique music.
The 1956 12â compilation Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 2 (BLP 1511) featured classic Monk compositions including âStraight No Chaserâ, âFour In Oneâ, and âMonkâs Moodâ.
