Release date:
September 19, 2025
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This release presents the complete original LP Monk's Dream, which marks Thelonious Monk's first LP for Columbia and became his bestselling album ever. It features the pianist/composer performing a combination of his own tunes and his favorite standards, which he made his own. He is backed here by his classic quartet featuring Charlie Rouse on tenor sax, John Ore on bass, and Frankie Dunlop on drums. 180-GRAM COLORED BLUE VINYL - THE COMPLETE ALBUM + 2 BONUS TRACKS - - Contains new specially prepared liner notes by Penguin Guide to Jazz's writer BRIAN MORTON and by Paris' prestigious JAZZ MAGAZINE. LIMITED EDITION
Tracklist:
- 1. Monk's Dream 6:26
- 2. Body and Soul 4:29
- 3. Bright Mississippi 8:37
- 4. Five Spot Blues 3:15
- 5. Monk's Dream [Original 1952 Version] 3:04*
- 6. Blue Bolivar Blues 7:32
- 7. Just a Gigolo 2:29
- 8. Bye-Ya 5:24
- 9. Sweet and Lovely 7:53
- 10. Just a Gigolo [1954 Solo Piano Version] 3:01*
