Album · 1954
Thelonious Monk Plays
- Released
- 1954
- Label
- Prestige
- Catalogue no.
- PRLP 189
- Tracklist
- 4 tracks
- Length
- 21:13
- Country
- US
“Thelonious Monk Plays” is an album by Thelonious Monk, released in 1954 on Prestige. The original release has 4 tracks with a running time of 21:13. Jazz standards on the record include “Blue Monk”, “Just A Gigolo” and “Nutty”. The line-up features Thelonious Monk (piano), Art Blakey (drums (drum set)) and Percy Heath (double bass).
Who played on Thelonious Monk Plays
- Thelonious Monk piano all tracks
- Art Blakey drums (drum set) on 3 tracks
- Percy Heath double bass on 3 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Work — Thelonious Monk 5:18
- A2 Nutty standard — Thelonious Monk 5:16
- B1 Blue Monk standard — Thelonious Monk 7:39
- B2 Just a Gigolo standard — Leonello Casucci 3:00
Production
- Rudy van Gelder recording
- Bob Weinstock 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
The Unique Thelonious Monk
1956 · Riverside
Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington
1956 · Riverside
Monk
1956 · Prestige
Mulligan Meets Monk
1957 · Riverside
Thelonious Himself
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 Monk Plays?
The line-up of Thelonious Monk Plays includes Thelonious Monk (piano), Art Blakey (drums (drum set)) and Percy Heath (double bass).
Which label released Thelonious Monk Plays?
Thelonious Monk Plays was released in 1954 on Prestige (PRLP 189).
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