Thelonious Monk in Italy

Thelonious Monk in Italy is a live album by American jazz pianist Thelonious Monk featuring tracks recorded in Italy in 1961 and released on the Riverside label in 1963.[1]

Thelonious Monk in Italy
Live album by
Thelonious Monk
Released1963
RecordedApril 21, 1961
Teatro Lirico, Milan, Italy
GenreJazz
Length44:45
LabelRiverside
RLP 443
ProducerOrrin Keepnews
Thelonious Monk chronology
Monk's Dream
(1963)		 Thelonious Monk in Italy
(1963)		 Criss-Cross
(1963)

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "This is not one of Thelonious Monk's more significant dates, but his fans will still find moments to enjoy".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Thelonious Monk except as indicated

Side One

  1. "Jackie-Ing" - 4:53
  2. "Epistrophy" (Kenny Clarke, Monk) - 4:59
  3. "Body and Soul" (Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) - 4:48
  4. "Straight, No Chaser" - 9:06

Side Two

  1. "Bemsha Swing" (Denzil Best, Monk) - 7:14
  2. "San Francisco Holiday" - 6:04
  3. "Crepuscule with Nellie" - 2:50
  4. "Rhythm-A-Ning" - 5:45

Personnel

References
  1. Riverside Records discography accessed November 1, 2012
  2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 1, 2012
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