album · October 1, 1961
Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane
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This 1961 session captures a rare and electrifying studio collaboration between two titans of jazz, though it was not released until 1993.
- The album was recorded on April 29, 1957, at Rudy Van Gelder's studio in Hackensack, New Jersey.
- The session features John Coltrane on tenor saxophone, Paul Chambers on bass, and Ginger Baker on drums.
- This material was originally intended for release on Riverside Records but remained in the can for decades.
Thelonious Monk was a highly influential American jazz pianist and composer, known for his intricate improvisations and harmonic innovations. By 1961, Monk was an established figure in jazz, having released seminal works that cemented his unique style.
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