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Joining that recent Coltrane release in the "lost treasure" column is this previously unreleased 1963 Copenhagen performance by Monk, saxophonist Charlie Rouse, bassist John Ore and drummer Frankie... more

In 1961, Thelonious Monk and his quartet toured Europe, producing a series of live albums for various labels. The First European Concert, as well as recordings of Monk in Paris, Italy, Bern,... more

1957 release by Thelonious Monk featuring Sonny Rollins, Ernie Henry, Oscar Pettiford, Max Roach, Clark Terry and Paul Chambers.

Philly Joe Jones (who was living in Paris then) makes a surprise guest appearance in this rollicking quartet set in Paris. Jones jumps behind the drum set and provides a palpable spark for Nutty,... more

Baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and pianist Thelonious Monk team up on this 1957 record with bassist Wilbur Ware and drummer Shadow Wilson. Tracks: 'Round Midnight, Rhythm-A-Ning, Sweet And... more