Released: 02/06/23
At the time of this recording, Thelonious Monk was at a creative and critical peak, having just signed with Columbia Records and soon appearing on the cover of Time Magazine. His Classic Quartet—Charlie Rouse (tenor sax), Butch Warren (bass), and Frankie Dunlop (drums)—delivers one of the era’s best performances. The album features classic Monk tunes, including a standout version of "Just A Gigolo." Remastered by Bernie Grundman, this is its first vinyl release in over 35 years.