Album · 1953
Thelonious Monk Trio
- Released
- 1953
- Label
- Prestige
- Catalogue no.
- PRLP 142
- Tracklist
- 8 tracks
- Length
- 23:32
- Country
- US
“Thelonious Monk Trio” is an album by Thelonious Monk, released in 1953 on Prestige. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 23:32. Jazz standards on the record include “Bemsha Swing”, “Bye-Ya”, “Little Rootie Tootie” and “Monk's Dream”. The line-up features Gary Mapp (double bass), Thelonious Monk (piano), Art Blakey (drums (drum set)) and Max Roach (drums (drum set)).
Who played on Thelonious Monk Trio
- Gary Mapp double bass all tracks
- Thelonious Monk piano all tracks
- Art Blakey drums (drum set) on 4 tracks
- Max Roach drums (drum set) on 4 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Little Rootie Tootie standard — Thelonious Monk 3:03
- A2 Sweet and Lovely standard — Gus Arnheim, Neil Moret 3:31
- A3 Bye-Ya standard — Thelonious Monk 2:43
- A4 Monk's Dream standard — Thelonious Monk 3:02
- B1 Trinkle Tinkle standard — Thelonious Monk 2:45
- B2 These Foolish Things standard — Jack Strachey, Harry Link 2:42
- B3 Bemsha Swing standard — Denzil Best, Thelonious Monk 3:05
- B4 Reflections standard — Thelonious Monk 2:41
Production
- Rudy van Gelder recording
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on Thelonious Monk Trio?
The line-up of Thelonious Monk Trio includes Gary Mapp (double bass), Thelonious Monk (piano), Art Blakey (drums (drum set)) and Max Roach (drums (drum set)).
Which label released Thelonious Monk Trio?
Thelonious Monk Trio was released in 1953 on Prestige (PRLP 142).
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