Thelonious Monk’s Monk’s Music is a jazz landmark, now reissued by Analogue Productions on 180g vinyl and mastered AAA by Kevin Gray. Pressed at Quality Record Pressings and housed in a Stoughton tip-on jacket, this edition features jazz icons John Coltrane and Coleman Hawkins in a rare septet configuration. With timeless tracks like “Well, You Needn’t” and “Ruby, My Dear,” this reissue delivers pristine sound and historic brilliance. A must-have for audiophiles and jazz collectors alike.
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This reissue of Monk’s Music is a triumph in both sound and presentation. The AAA mastering breathes new life into Monk’s complex harmonies and the interplay between Coltrane and Hawkins is absolutely electric. A top-tier pressing that any serious jazz lover needs on their shelf.
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Thelonious Monk - Monk's Music 180g
Monk's Music by Thelonious Monk Septet is a monumental jazz recording that marks one of the most definitive moments in Monk’s career and modern jazz history. Now reissued on 180-gram vinyl by Analogue Productions, this AAA-mastered edition was cut from the original analog master tapes by Kevin Gray and pressed with utmost care at Quality Record Pressings. Featuring jazz legends Coleman Hawkins and John Coltrane on tenor saxophones, along with a powerhouse ensemble including Ray Copeland, Gigi Gryce, Wilbur Ware, and Art Blakey, this 1957 recording represents a stunning synthesis of jazz traditions. Presented in a beautifully crafted Stoughton tip-on jacket, this reissue offers both sonic excellence and visual authenticity, bringing you closer to Monk's singular genius.
Specifications:
Album Title:Monk's Music: Thelonious Monk Septet
Label: Analogue Productions
Vinyl Weight: 180 grams
Mastering: All-analog (AAA) by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes
Pressing Plant: Quality Record Pressings
Packaging: Stoughton tip-on jacket
Recording Year: 1957
Reissue Format: Single LP, 33⅓ RPM
Musicians:
Thelonious Monk – Piano
Coleman Hawkins – Tenor Saxophone
John Coltrane – Tenor Saxophone
Ray Copeland – Trumpet
Gigi Gryce – Alto Saxophone
Wilbur Ware – Bass
Art Blakey – Drums
Tracklist:
Side A:
Abide With Me
Well, You Needn't
Ruby, My Dear
Side B:
Off Minor
Epistrophy
Crepuscule With Nellie
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Product Description
Thelonious Monk’s Monk’s Music is a jazz landmark, now reissued by Analogue Productions on 180g vinyl and mastered AAA by Kevin Gray. Pressed at Quality Record Pressings and housed in a Stoughton tip-on jacket, this edition features jazz icons John Coltrane and Coleman Hawkins in a rare septet configuration. With timeless tracks like “Well, You Needn’t” and “Ruby, My Dear,” this reissue delivers pristine sound and historic brilliance. A must-have for audiophiles and jazz collectors alike.
Get the Details
This reissue of Monk’s Music is a triumph in both sound and presentation. The AAA mastering breathes new life into Monk’s complex harmonies and the interplay between Coltrane and Hawkins is absolutely electric. A top-tier pressing that any serious jazz lover needs on their shelf.
Scott Genaw
Vinyl Guru
Details
Details
Thelonious Monk - Monk's Music 180g
Monk's Music by Thelonious Monk Septet is a monumental jazz recording that marks one of the most definitive moments in Monk’s career and modern jazz history. Now reissued on 180-gram vinyl by Analogue Productions, this AAA-mastered edition was cut from the original analog master tapes by Kevin Gray and pressed with utmost care at Quality Record Pressings. Featuring jazz legends Coleman Hawkins and John Coltrane on tenor saxophones, along with a powerhouse ensemble including Ray Copeland, Gigi Gryce, Wilbur Ware, and Art Blakey, this 1957 recording represents a stunning synthesis of jazz traditions. Presented in a beautifully crafted Stoughton tip-on jacket, this reissue offers both sonic excellence and visual authenticity, bringing you closer to Monk's singular genius.
Specifications:
Album Title:Monk's Music: Thelonious Monk Septet
Label: Analogue Productions
Vinyl Weight: 180 grams
Mastering: All-analog (AAA) by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes
