THELONIOUS MONK AND MILT JACKSON Thelonious Monk & Milt Jackson (Rare limited edition 1985 Japanese-only promo sample 8-track mono vinyl LP in 'The Other Side Of BLP 1500' series, including previously unreleased alternate masters of I Should Care, Ask Me Now, Criss Cross, What's New and Don't Get Around Much Anymore. Unique title sleeve with promotional sticker on the reverse, lifting the design from Genius Of Modern Music Vol. 2 from which these 1948-52 sessions are drawn, complete w more...
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ARTHUR BLYTHE Light Blue (1983 Japanese 6-track LP, including versions of the classic Monk tunes Off Minor, Epistrophy and Nutty, with Japanese text insert. Despite some light 'foxing' on the reverse of the pasted picture sleeve, the vinyl remains mint 25AP2657) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane (Rare 1961 UK 6-track mono LP on the dark blue & silver Riverside label in the Jazzland Series, originally recorded in New York, 1957-58. Wilbur Ware,''Shadow'' Wilson, Coleman Hawkins, Gigi Gryce, Ray Copeland & Art Blakey all perform albeit in two separate sessions, where Coltrane lends his incredible expertise to the Monk classics Ruby My Dear, Off Minor, Nutty, Epistrophy & more. The front laminated picture sleeve [VG+] shows just more...
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THELONIOUS MONK More Genius Of Thelonious Monk (Rare 1996 Japanese-only 17-track [mono] CD featuring previously unissued tracks recorded between 1947 & 1952 with a selection of top class side men & as a side man himself. The disc is mastered at 20bit 88.2kHz for optimum quality sound, complete with Japanese booklet, picture sleeve & matching 'The BN Works' series obi-strip TOCJ-1604) more...
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JOHNNY GRIFFIN & EDDIE 'LOCKJAW' DAVIS QUINTET Lookin' At Monk (1978 Japanese stereo issue of the 1961 7-track LP, also featuring Junior Mance on Piano, Larry Gales on Bass & Ben Riley on Drums, complete with Japanese insert, picture sleeve & 'Relaxin' At Riverside' obi-strip VIJ-5053) more...
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GERRY MULLIGAN & THELONIOUS MONK Mulligan Meets Monk (1975 Japanese stereo issue of the 1957 6-track LP, also featuring Wilbur Ware on Bass & Shadow Wilson on Drums, complete with Japanese insert, picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork & Riverside series #54 obi-strip SMJ-6107) more...
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BILL HOLMAN The Brilliant Corners: The Music Of Thelonius Monk (1997 US 10-track CD album recorded live directly to two-track by Allen Sides at Oceanway Recorders in Hollywood, CA on 11 & 12 February 1997. All selection arranged by Bill Holman, also featuring Lanny Morgan, Bill Perkins, Carl Saunders, Frank Szabo, Jack Redmond, Rich Eames and Bob Leatherbarrow, picture sleeve with deletion punch hole through the barcode JVC-2066-2) more...
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MIKE MERCADO Hey Mr. Monk, It's Page Nine (1967 UK 'A' label demonstration vinyl 7" for the single release, with release date of 7.4.67 on the intact original four prong centre, also featuring Popcorns, Parlophone company die cut paper sleeve R5589) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Thelonious Monk (1981 Japanese only 7-track CBS/Sony Family Club mail order vinyl compilation LP issued as a part of their 'The Great Jazz Collection' series, unique pasted picture sleeve FCPA605) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Kind Of Monk (2009 Dutch exclusive 84-track 10-CD album set, offering a superb career overview from the legendary jazz pianist, with studio and live recordings made between 1948 and '67; presented in sealed clamshell box) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK & SONNY ROLLINS Thelonious Monk & Sonny Rollins (1974 Japanese issue of the 1954 5-track mono LP of various encounters between the two giants of contemporary jazz, recorded in 1953 and '54 in Quintet, Quartet and Trio combos. Thepicture sleeve has some 'foxing' both sides yet is complete with its Japanese text insert and scarce obi-strip - what's more, the vinyl is in perfect mint condition! LPJ-70019) more...
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GERRY MULLIGAN Mulligan Meets Monk (1987 US 9-track CD album - a fantastic collaborative album between two giants of the jazz world, Gerry Mulligan and Thelonius Monk. Recorded in 1957, this issue of their famed meeting includes several bonus tracks, including Decidedly; Straight, No Chaser [Take 1] and I Mean You [Take 2]. Presented in a great colour picture sleeve) more...
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THE MONKS Black Monk Time (2009 German limited edition 12-track LP pressed on Heavyweight Vinyl - The Monks were 4 American GIs stationed in Germany in the early 60s; after starting out as a typical beat band, they developed a unique, extremely sinister and downright threatening style in late 1965, much of which predated the same sentiments that would be attributed to punk 10 years later, featuring searing feedback, pounding drums, barked non-sensical lyrics, manic organ, fuzz more...
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BANCO DE GAIA Drunk As A Monk (1997 US 1-track promotional CD by Toby Marks, featuring Radio Version 4:10, custom title/info back insert MRPR1001-2) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK More Genius Of Thelonious Monk (Rare limited edition 1985 Japanese-only 12-track mono vinyl LP compilation, part of the 'The Other Side Of BLP 1500' series of Blue Note rarities and re-releases issued by Toshiba EMI, Japan in theeighties. Contains 'Alternate Masters' of Monk's legendary first recorded session for the label in 1947 plus two takes of 'Sixteen' from 1952. Unique titled picture sleeve with Japanese/catalogue booklet and series obi - all MINT BNJ-61011) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK & GERRY MULLIGAN Mulligan Meets Monk (1968 UK stereo issue of the 1957 6-track LP, a meeting of minds between two giants of American jazz, backed by Wilbur Ware & Shady Wilson, front laminated sleeve. The sleeve grades Very Good with a few scuffs and a little discolouration to the edges. The vinyl shows a just a few cosmetic scuffs, impressive for its over fifty years) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Monk Big Band And Quartet In Concert (Rare 1964 original US 'two eye' red Columbia nonbreakable 'Guaranteed High Fidelity' label mono LP, recorded live at Philharmonic Hall, New York in December '63. This rare record remains factory sealed from new with the perforated poly bag intact. The heavyweight pasted picture retains its original shrink, and has been stamped 'DEMONSTRATION NOT FOR SALE' across the back cover. To play or preserve, what a dilemma!) more...
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ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk (1958 UK first press 6-track deep groove mono LP on the maroon & silver London label, recorded by Atlantic, New York. Most all titles derived from Monk's vast catalogue of bop standards, including In Walked Bud, Evidence & Blue Monk, all freshly reinterpreted & starring the great Johnny Griffin (tenor sax), Bill Hardman (trumpet) & Spanky Debrest (bass). Comes housed in the original front laminated p more...
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THELONIOUS MONK & JOHN COLTRANE Monk/ Trane (1973 US 12-track double LP, a late-fifties teaming that was one of the most important associations in the history of modern jazz, occurring in Monk's quartet at the Five Spot Cafe in New York. Theirwork together was not recorded in depth but this reissue combines all their joint studio efforts including an alternate take & excerpt. The gatefold picture sleeve reveals some tasteful ringwear with age & the vinyl discs are Excellent with mi more...
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THELONIOUS MONK The Unique Thelonious Monk (1960s issue US black and silver Riverside label [no logo, with Orpheum Productions at bottom] 7-track high fidelity vinyl LP, filled with very personal treatments of great standards such as Memories OfYou and Honeysuckle Rose, played alongside Oscar Pettiford on bass and Art Blakey on drums. Pasted card picture sleeve reveals minor edgewear, otherwise in superb condition. The vinyl displays one or two light hairlines that do not affect play in the slightest - all in all, a fabulous copy! RLP12-209) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington (Rare 1956 UK first press 8-track mono LP on the white 'reel & mic' label with hand etched matrices in the run-outs, featuring backing from Oscar Pettiford & Kenny Clarke. Comes housed in astunning front laminated flipback picture sleeve with striking 'Repast Of The Lion' artwork from French painter, Henri Rousseau. The sleeve is Excellent with a little minor edge discolouring & the vinyl grades Excellent with few signs of play RLP1 more...
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THELONIOUS MONK & JOHN COLTRANE Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane (1961 UK dark blue and silver Riverside 'reel and mic' logo label 6-track STEREO vinyl LP in the Jazzland Series, originally recorded in New York between 1957 and '58. Wilbur Ware,''Shadow'' Wilson, Coleman Hawkins, Gigi Gryce, Ray Copeland and Art Blakey all perform albeit in two seperate sessions, where Coltrane lends his incredible expertise to the Monk classics Ruby My Dear, Off Minor, Nutty, Epistrophy and more. Front laminate flipback picture sleeve and vinyl in MINT condition. Essential JLP946) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK AND GERRY MULLIGAN Mulligan Meets Monk (Rare 1960s UK air force blue Riverside 'Orpheum Productions' label 6-track stereophonic vinyl LP, a once-in-a-lifetime meeting of giants that both Mulligan and Monk fans will not want to bewithout! Pasted heavyweight card picture sleeve in excellent condition whilst the vinyl is mint RLP1106) more...
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BUD POWELL A Portrait Of Monk (1961 UK green Realm Jazz label 8-track mono LP, produced by Cannonball Adderley. Features a number of remarkable interpretations of Monk tunes including Off Minor and Ruby, My Dear, delivered by quite possibly the best pianist suited to the task. The front laminated picture sleeve is excellent and the vinyl near mint) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Pure Monk (1975 UK 8-track Mono LP recorded in Paris on June 7th, 1954, including the classic Monk compositions Well You Needn't, Eronel and Off Minor, picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little edge scuffing and the vinylremains near 'as new' with few signs of play DJSLM2017) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK The Thelonious Monk Orchestra In Concert (1969 UK 6-track Stereo LP issue of the 1960 album recorded live in New York City on February 28th 1959 with a large all-star band including Donald Byrd, Phil Woods, Charlie Rouse, Pepper Adams, Sam Jones, Art Taylor & more, fully laminated picture sleeve with album notes by Orrin Keepnews. The sleeve shows just light shelfwear with a laminate corner crease but the vinyl remains near 'as new' with few signs of play) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Thelonious Monk (1972 UK 19-track mono double LP that collects all the recordings Monk made for Prestige between 1952 & 1954 alongside such notables as Percy Heath, Art Blakey, Max Roach & Sonny Rollins. The gatefold picture sleeve only has light ring wear and edge wear. The vinyl discs remain in Excellent with the odd cosmetic scuff from storage and minimal signs of play PR24006) more...
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THE MONKS Black Monk Time (Official 2009 US Light In The Attic label 18-track advance promotional CD-R acetate including 6 bonus tracks - I Can't Get Over You, Cuckoo, Love Can Tame The Wild, He Went Down To The Sea, Pretty Suzanne and Monk Chant[Live]. Custom stickered disc with catalogue number LITA042 + promo picture sleeve and back insert. The Monks were 4 American GIs stationed in Germany in the early 60s, after starting out as a typical beat band, they developed a unique, sinist more...
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THE MONKS Black Monk Time (2009 US exclusive limited edition 18-track CD album - the Monks occupy a unique position in the history of 60s music, often hailed as a precursor to the 70s punk movement, incorporating elements of minimalism andrepetition which would come to be associated with the Krautrock pioneers. Employing pounding drums, fuzz guitar [and bass!], harshly percussive electric banjo and topped off with a demented vocalist, the Monks only ever recorded their own diz more...
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THELONIOUS MONK 5 By Monk By 5 (Scarce 1965 UK 5-track LP in MONO on a dark blue & silver Riverside 'reel and mic' logo label, in the Contemporary series. Contains five compositions by the great five: Monk, Thad Jones, Charlie Rouse, Sam Jones and Art Taylor. The front laminated pasted picture sleeve shows just a little wear along the top edge but remains in excellent condition for its age with near mint vinyl - great copy! RLP305) more...
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