It's Monk's Time

by Thelonious Monk

It's Monk's Time cover art

A classic album from Monk's celebrated 1960s quartet, featuring his longtime foil Charlie Rouse on tenor saxophone. The album captures the group at its peak, showcasing their incredible tightness and their ability to make even the most angular and eccentric compositions swing irresistibly. The record is a perfect mix of challenging new originals and beautifully crafted solo piano interpretations of standards.

Genres

  • Hard Bop
  • Post-Bop

Tracklist

  1. Lulu's Back in Town
  2. Memories of You
  3. Stuffy Turkey
  4. Brake's Sake
  5. Nice Work If You Can Get It
  6. Shuffle Boil