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Album · 1957

Thelonious Himself

by Thelonious Monk

Released
1957
Label
Riverside
Catalogue no.
RLP 12-235
Tracklist
8 tracks
Length
44:31
Country
US

“Thelonious Himself” is an album by Thelonious Monk, released in 1957 on Riverside. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 44:31. Jazz standards on the record include “A Ghost Of A Chance”, “All Alone”, “April In Paris” and “I Should Care”. The line-up features Thelonious Monk (piano), John Coltrane (tenor saxophone) and Wilbur Ware (double bass).

Who played on Thelonious Himself

Tracklist

  1. A1 April in Paris standard — Vernon Duke 3:53
  2. A2 Ghost of a Chance standard — Victor Young 4:25
  3. A3 Functional — Thelonious Monk 9:22
  4. A4 I'm Getting Sentimental Over You standard — George Bassman 4:07
  5. B1 I Should Care standard 3:16
  6. B2 'Round Midnight standard — Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams 6:43
  7. B3 All Alone standard — Irving Berlin 4:54
  8. B4 Monk's Mood standard — Thelonious Monk 7:51

Production

  • Jack Higgins recording
  • Orrin Keepnews producer

More albums by Thelonious Monk

Genius of Modern Music, Volume 1 1951 · Blue Note Genius of Modern Music, Volume 2 1952 · Blue Note Thelonious Monk Trio 1953 · Prestige Piano Solo 1954 · Disques Vogue Thelonious Monk Plays 1954 · Prestige The Unique Thelonious Monk 1956 · Riverside Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington 1956 · Riverside Monk 1956 · Prestige Mulligan Meets Monk 1957 · Riverside Brilliant Corners 1957 · Riverside Thelonious Alone in San Francisco 1959 · Riverside Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane 1961 · Jazzland

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Thelonious Himself?

The line-up of Thelonious Himself includes Thelonious Monk (piano), John Coltrane (tenor saxophone) and Wilbur Ware (double bass).

Which label released Thelonious Himself?

Thelonious Himself was released in 1957 on Riverside (RLP 12-235).

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