Monks debut Riverside date, Keepnews decided to ease the pianist into what turned out to be his lengthy association with the label by asking him to momentarily set aside his own compositions and instead play Duke Ellington tunes. He did so in the company of the esteemed rhythm section of bassist Oscar Pettiford and drummer Kenny Clarke. With his distinctively angular style, Monk nails Ellingtons best-known tunes such as It Dont Mean a Thing (If It Aint Got That Swing), Mood Indigo and Caravan.
Features:
Vinyl LP
Musicians:
Thelonious Monk, piano
Oscar Pettiford, bass
Kenny Clarke, drums
Selections:
1. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got that Swing)
2. Sphisticated Lady
3. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
4. Black and Tan Fantasy
5. Mood Indigo
6. I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart
7. Solitude
8. Caravan
Recorded in Hackensack, New Jersey July 21 and 27, 1955.
Features:
Vinyl LP
Musicians:
Thelonious Monk, piano
Oscar Pettiford, bass
Kenny Clarke, drums
Selections:
1. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got that Swing)
2. Sphisticated Lady
3. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
4. Black and Tan Fantasy
5. Mood Indigo
6. I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart
7. Solitude
8. Caravan
Recorded in Hackensack, New Jersey July 21 and 27, 1955.
