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Thelonious Monk - The Complete Riverside Recordings (22 LP)

Name: Thelonious Monk - The Complete Riverside Recordings (22 LP)
Brand: Thelonious Monk
SKU: 2tf5Ow3PRAplFPw7Uvuoud
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Thelonious Monk

LP
22 piece(s)
1986
153 tracks
4 uur, 53 min
jazz

The Complete Riverside Recordings

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Product Description

Dive into the extraordinary world of jazz with Thelonious Monk's "The Complete Riverside Recordings," a monumental collection that spans four and a half hours of timeless music. This expansive compilation brings together Monk's groundbreaking work from his time with Riverside Records, showcasing his unique genius and innovative approach to jazz.

The album is a treasure trove of genres, seamlessly blending bebop, hard bop, and cool jazz. It features iconic tracks like "Well You Needn't," "Epistrophy," and "Ruby, My Dear," alongside lesser-known gems that highlight Monk's extraordinary compositional skills and pianistic virtuosity. The tracklist also includes collaborations with other jazz legends, adding depth and variety to the collection.

Recorded between 1955 and 1961, these recordings capture Monk at the height of his creative powers. His distinctive playing style, characterized by angular melodies, dissonant harmonies, and a rhythmic sophistication, is on full display. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to Monk's music, this collection offers a comprehensive overview of his contributions to jazz.

"The Complete Riverside Recordings" is not just an album; it's a journey through the mind of one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Thelonious Monk's innovative approach to jazz continues to inspire and captivate, making this collection a vital addition to any music lover's library.

This 22LP set was released in 1986.

Tracks

It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Thelonious Monk
4:38
Sophisticated LadyThelonious Monk
4:28
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)Thelonious Monk
5:53
Black And Tan FantasyThelonious Monk
3:25
Mood IndigoThelonious Monk
3:14
I Let A Song Go Out Of My HeartThelonious Monk
5:41
SolitudeThelonious Monk
3:42
CaravanThelonious Monk
5:55
Liza (All The Clouds'll Roll Away)Thelonious Monk
3:11
Memories Of YouThelonious Monk
4:17
Honeysuckle RoseThelonious Monk
5:31
Darn That DreamThelonious Monk
6:30
Tea For TwoThelonious Monk
5:55
You Are Too BeautifulThelonious Monk
4:55
Just You, Just MeThelonious Monk
7:59
Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-AreThelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Ernie Henry, Clark Terry
13:24
Pannonica - OpeningThelonious Monk
2:36
PannonicaThelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Ernie Henry, Clark Terry
8:51
Brilliant CornersThelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Ernie Henry, Clark Terry
7:47
Bemsha SwingThelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry
7:51
I Surrender, DearThelonious Monk
5:32
(I Don't Stand) A Ghost Of A Chance With You - Take 5Thelonious Monk
4:12
I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With YouThelonious Monk
4:22
I Should Care - Take 1Thelonious Monk
3:29
I Should Care - Take 2Thelonious Monk
3:20
I Should CareThelonious Monk
3:14
'Round Midnight - In ProgressThelonious Monk
21:56
'Round MidnightThelonious Monk
6:41
April In ParisThelonious Monk
3:52
I'm Getting Sentimental Over YouThelonious Monk
4:04
Monk's Mood - False StartThelonious Monk, John Coltrane
0:57
Monk's MoodThelonious Monk, John Coltrane
7:53
Functional - Alternate Take 1Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane
9:43
FunctionalThelonious Monk
9:19
All AloneThelonious Monk
4:52
Crepuscule With Nellie - Take 1Thelonious Monk Septet
4:34
Crepuscule With Nellie - BreakdownThelonious Monk Septet
1:01
Blues For TomorrowEast Coast All-Stars
13:32
Off Minor - Take 4Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane
5:14
Off Minor - Take 5Thelonious Monk Septet
5:08
Abide With MeThelonious Monk Septet
0:54
Crepuscule With Nellie - Takes 4 & 5Thelonious Monk Septet
4:46
Crepuscule With Nellie - Take 6 / MonoThelonious Monk Septet
4:40
Epistrophy - FragmentThelonious Monk Septet
1:46
EpistrophyThelonious Monk Septet
10:45
Well You Needn't - OpeningThelonious Monk Septet
1:26
Well You Needn'tThelonious Monk Septet
11:23
Ruby, My DearThelonious Monk Septet, Coleman Hawkins
5:25
Ruby, My DearThelonious Monk, John Coltrane
6:18
NuttyThelonious Monk, John Coltrane
6:37

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Product specifications

Details

Album: The Complete Riverside Recordings
Artist: Thelonious Monk
LP release year: 1986
Album release date: 1 januari 1986
Label: Fantasy, Inc.
EAN: 00888072070639
Available: No

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 22 piece(s)
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 4 uur, 53 min
Tracks: 153 tracks

EAN

EAN: 00888072070639

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: Japan
Genre: Jazz
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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Timeless Tunes, Smooth Vinyl
5 out of 5 stars
JaxkvNudzLuyhik23 June 2025United States🇺🇸
I beg to differ with the last reviewer, these pressings are actually really good. The vinyl is smooth, with hushed backgrounds. The sound quality is fantastic throughout. My only slight issue is with the physical handling of this release - it can be a bit unwieldy to deal with, and finding specific info or matching it with the original release details can feel like a scavenger hunt. But it's a small compromise for such a top-notch, complete collection of timeless tunes.
Jazz Compilation Steal
5 out of 5 stars
fairls7 October 2024United States🇺🇸
This is an amazing compilation, the audio is vibrant and crisp with a plethora of jazz greats showcased, if you calculate the number of records divided by the cost it's a steal for sure.