Artist: 
Thelonious Monk

Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 2

Blue Note Classic Vinyl
€29,99

Release date: 20 February 2026

Jazz legend Thelonious Monk made his earliest recordings as a leader for Blue Note in 1947 and over the next five years Alfred Lion recorded the pianist in a variety of settings documenting his utterly unique music. The 1956 12" compilation "Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 2" featured classic Monk compositions including "Straight No Chaser," "Four In One," and "Monk's Mood."

 

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is mono, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

 

Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 2 (1947–52)

A1. Carolina Moon

A2. Hornin' In

A3. Skippy

A4. Let's Cool One

A5. Suburban Eyes

A6. Evonce

B1. Straight No Chaser

B2. Four In One

B3. Nice Work

B4. Monk's Mood

B5. Who Knows

B6. Ask Me Now

 

Thelonious Monk (piano); Idrees Sulieman, George Taitt, Kenny Dorham (trumpet); Danny Quebec West, Lou Donaldson; Sahib Shihab (alto sax);

Billy Smith, Lucky Thompson (tenor sax); Milt Jackson (vibraphone); Gene Ramey, Bob Paige, John Simmons, Al McKibbon, Nelson Boyd (bass);

Art Blakey, Max Roach (drums)

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Format Album
Release Date 2026
Speed 33 RPM
Size 12"