1. Thelonious Monk – In Person Label: Milestone 500-161/62 Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation Country: Spain Released: 1976 Lp: VG+, Cv: Exc Milestone repackaged most of Monk's music on a series of most attractive two-LP sets. The first half of In Person contains the pianist/composer's famous Town Hall concert of 1959. The second half finds Monk leading a strong sextet live at the Blackhawk in 1960. 2. Thelonious Monk – Piano Solo Label: Sony Music/Vogue/Swing M.33.342, Vogue M. 33.342 Format: Vinyl, LP, Reissue, Remastered Country: Europe Released: Sep 29, 2017 Lp & Cv: NM With all excessive (read: "other") instrumentation stripped away, the true density inherent in Monk's arrangements, as well as his equally complex performance style is more clearly revealed. 3. Thelonious Monk – Something In Blue Label: Black Lion Records – BLP 30119 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: UK Released: 1972 Lp & Cv: Exc Although virtually at the end of his career and playing in a style unchanged from 25 years earlier, Thelonious Monk is in prime form and seems quite enthusiastic during these memorable performances. And for context ... 4. Various – I Remember Bebop Label: Columbia – 35381, Columbia – C2 35381 Series: Contemporary Masters Series Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, 1st pressing, Country: US Released: 1980 Lp & Cv: Exc. Everyone is in fine form; Haig, Lewis and Jordan are heard unaccompanied while the other pianists play with trios. They each concentrate on one composer, ao. Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis ... None of this music has been released elsewhere, making this consistently satisfying and well-conceived set worth picking up. We ship well packed and fast.