Album · 1969
Monk’s Blues
- Released
- 1969
- Label
- CBS
- Catalogue no.
- 63609
- Tracklist
- 9 tracks
- Length
- 45:44
- Country
- GB
“Monk’s Blues” is an album by Thelonious Sphere Monk, released in 1969 on CBS. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 45:44. Jazz standards on the record include “Brilliant Corners”, “Let's Cool One”, “Little Rootie Tootie” and “Reflections”. The line-up features Ben Riley (drums (drum set)), Charlie Rouse (saxophone), Conte Candoli (trumpet), Ernie Watts (saxophone) and Gene Cipriano (saxophone).
Who played on Monk’s Blues
- Ben Riley drums (drum set) all tracks
- Charlie Rouse saxophone all tracks
- Conte Candoli trumpet all tracks
- Ernie Watts saxophone all tracks
- Gene Cipriano saxophone all tracks
- Howard Roberts guitar all tracks
- John Guerin percussion all tracks
- Larry Gales bass, double bass all tracks
- Mike Wimberly trombone all tracks
- Oliver Nelson arranger, conductor all tracks
- Thelonious Monk piano all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Let's Cool One standard — Thelonious Monk 3:47
- A2 Reflections standard — Thelonious Monk 4:35
- A3 Rootie Tootie standard — Thelonious Monk 7:35
- A4 Just a Glance at Love 2:52
- A5 Brilliant Corners standard — Thelonious Monk 3:52
- B1 Consecutive Seconds — Teo Macero 2:41
- B2 Monk's Point — Thelonious Monk 8:03
- B3 Trinkle Tinkle standard — Thelonious Monk 4:59
- B4 Straight, No Chaser standard — Thelonious Monk 7:20
Production
- Teo Macero producer
More albums by Thelonious Sphere Monk
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Monk’s Blues?
The line-up of Monk’s Blues includes Ben Riley (drums (drum set)), Charlie Rouse (saxophone), Conte Candoli (trumpet), Ernie Watts (saxophone), Gene Cipriano (saxophone), Howard Roberts (guitar), John Guerin (percussion) and Larry Gales (bass, double bass).
Which label released Monk’s Blues?
Monk’s Blues was released in 1969 on CBS (63609).
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