Thelonious Monk - Genius Of Modern Music, Vol. 2 (1947–52) (Classic Vinyl Reissue Series)
It was thanks to tenor saxophonist Ike Quebec that Thelonious Monk met Alfred Lion, the co-founder of the Blue Note label, in 1947.
The producer immediately recognized the originality of the pianist and composer and signed him to a contract.
Over the next five years, Monk recorded for the label in various constellations, documenting his unique music.
The 12-inch compilation "Genius of Modern Music, Vol.
2", released in 1956, contained first recordings of some of Monk's best-known compositions and established his reputation as an original musical genius.
Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition: Mono, mastered by Kevin Gray, pressed on 180g vinyl by Optimal, in single sleeve
It was thanks to tenor saxophonist Ike Quebec that Thelonious Monk met Alfred Lion, the co-founder of the Blue Note label, in 1947.
The producer immediately recognized the originality of the pianist and composer and signed him to a contract.
Over the next five years, Monk recorded for the label in various constellations, documenting his unique music.
The 12-inch compilation "Genius of Modern Music, Vol.
2", released in 1956, contained first recordings of some of Monk's best-known compositions and established his reputation as an original musical genius.
Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition: Mono, mastered by Kevin Gray, pressed on 180g vinyl by Optimal, in single sleeve
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It was thanks to tenor saxophonist Ike Quebec that Thelonious Monk met Alfred Lion, the co-founder of the Blue Note label, in 1947.
The producer immediately recognized the originality of the pianist and composer and signed him to a contract.
Over the next five years, Monk recorded for the label in various constellations, documenting his unique music.
The 12-inch compilation "Genius of Modern Music, Vol.
2", released in 1956, contained first recordings of some of Monk's best-known compositions and established his reputation as an original musical genius.
Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition: Mono, mastered by Kevin Gray, pressed on 180g vinyl by Optimal, in single sleeve
