Released 1963 Release date 1963 | Length 44:45 | |
Recorded April 21, 1961Teatro Lirico, Milan, Italy Similar Thelonious Monk albums, Jazz albums |
Thelonious Monk in Italy is a live album by American jazz pianist Thelonious Monk featuring tracks recorded in Italy in 1961 and released on the Riverside label in 1963.
Contents
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "This is not one of Thelonious Monk's more significant dates, but his fans will still find moments to enjoy".
Track listing
All compositions by Thelonious Monk except as indicated
- "Jackie-Ing" - 4:53
- "Epistrophy" (Kenny Clarke, Monk) - 4:59
- "Body and Soul" (Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) - 4:48
- "Straight, No Chaser" - 9:06
- "Bemsha Swing" (Denzil Best, Monk) - 7:14
- "San Francisco Holiday" - 6:04
- "Crepuscule with Nellie" - 2:50
- "Rhythm-A-Ning" - 5:45
Personnel
Songs
1Jackie-ing4:54
2Epistrophy4:53
3Body and Soul4:45
References
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