Thelonious Monk in Italy


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.

Reception

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
Side One
  1. "Jackie-Ing" - 4:53
  2. "Epistrophy" - 4:59
  3. "Body and Soul" - 4:48
  4. "Straight, No Chaser" - 9:06
Side Two
  1. "Bemsha Swing" - 7:14
  2. "San Francisco Holiday" - 6:04
  3. "Crepuscule with Nellie" - 2:50
  4. "Rhythm-A-Ning" - 5:45

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