Thelonious Monk Straight, No Chaser (Impex Records, 2xLP)

Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne

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• Limited Edition 180g Vinyl LP!
  

  All-Analog Mastering by Kevin Gray!

  Pressed at RTI!

  This mid-period masterwork from jazz piano’s most uncommon voice finds Monk and his quartet (Charlie Rouse on tenor, Ben Riley on drums and Larry Gales on bass) exploring every texture, tone and melodic turn of seven expansive tracks. This group was subtle, mature and confident, easily supporting Monk’s more idiosyncratic side-tracks (check out the solo on “Locomotive” or the restless exposition on “Japanese Folk Song”) while allowing listeners freedom to move through or contemplate all the sublime subtexts Monk conjures from the endless well of his inspiration.

  This emphasis on laid back and mature presentation aided the recording as well. These master tapes s