A robust septet session of Monk's angular tunes. Swinging and acclaimed. A strong record. Released in 1957, it's a key entry in Thelonious Monk's run.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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