THELONIOUS MONK - AT TOWN HALL

2014 vinyl LP pressing reissue. A rarity in pianist Thelonious Monk's recorded output, at Town Hall captures the idiosyncratic genius in concert with a large ensemble featuring a star-studded cast, including trumpeter Donald Byrd, trombonist Eddie Bert, alto sax Phil Woods, tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse, and baritone sax Pepper Adams, among others. The 1959 Town Hall concert was a major success and one of only two recorded performances of Monk in a large group setting. Highlights include original arrangements by Hall Overton and Monk's stylish, impressionistic soloing throughout. TRACKS: 1 Thelonious2 Friday the 13th3 Monk's Mood4 Little Rootie Tootie5 Off Minor6 Crepuscule with Nellie