Monk, Thelonious: Solo Monk (CD) Della Humphrey reminiscent of some forgotten Japanese

reminiscent of some forgotten Japanese animation soundtrack or a rusting Commodore 64 just about to give up the ghost

The balladic approach introduced on the covers album Kicking Against the Pricks also develops here

At times it’s hard not wince in familiarity yet he is not wallowing in self-pity

Little Girl

Monk, Thelonious: Solo Monk (CD) Della Humphrey reminiscent of some forgotten JapaneseRecorded in late 1964 and produced by Teo Macero, Solo Monk is the 8th album Thelonious Monk released for Columbia Records. As the title implies, this album consists purely of Monk's solo piano playing. He handles classic Pop standards like "Dinah" and "Sweet And Lovely", but beautifully executes his own compositions like the bluesy "North Of The Sunset", "Ruby, My Dear" and "Monk's Point". If there is any album to own by Thelonious Monk, Solo Monk is