Thelonious Monk in Italy explained

Thelonious Monk in Italy
Type:Live album
Artist:Thelonious Monk
Cover:Thelonious Monk in Italy.jpg
Released:1963
Year:1963
Recorded:April 21, 1961
Venue:Teatro Lirico
Milan, Italy
Genre:Jazz
Length:44:45
Label:Riverside
RLP 443
Producer:Orrin Keepnews
Chronology:Thelonious Monk
Prev Title:Monk's Dream
Prev Year:1963
Next Title:Criss-Cross
Next Year:1963

Thelonious Monk in Italy is a live album by American jazz pianist Thelonious Monk featuring tracks recorded in Italy in 1961 and released on the Riverside label in 1963.[1]

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "This is not one of Thelonious Monk's more significant dates, but his fans will still find moments to enjoy".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Thelonious Monk except as indicated

Side One

  1. "Jackie-Ing" - 4:53
  2. "Epistrophy" (Kenny Clarke, Monk) - 4:59
  3. "Body and Soul" (Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) - 4:48
  4. "Straight, No Chaser" - 9:06

Side Two

  1. "Bemsha Swing" (Denzil Best, Monk) - 7:14
  2. "San Francisco Holiday" - 6:04
  3. "Crepuscule with Nellie" - 2:50
  4. "Rhythm-A-Ning" - 5:45

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/riverside-records/catalog-400-series/#rlp-443 Riverside Records discography
  2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 1, 2012