It’s interesting that this album begins with just the last minute of the tune ”Thelonious”, cause Monk upon listening to the tapes decided he didn’t approve of his own solo. I’m sure it was fine, but I love that artistic integrity.
I love Monk and I’m trying to get some more of his titles into the collection. I have a few but there is plenty of stuff I’m still looking for.
I dig him for his unique, quirky approach and his superb compositions. This album contains six of his originals performed live at Town Hall in New York on the 28th of February 1959. It’s very interesting to hear him perform live and especially in this larger setting. The group backing him is a great one and consists of some big names from the era, like Don Byrd, Pepper Adams and Art Taylor for example.
Some great tunes on this but ”Off Minor” is probably my favorite. A classic album that you should check out if you enjoy the brilliance of Monk.