Genius Of Modern Music Volume One is a landmark album from jazz visionary Thelonious Monk, capturing the innovative spirit that shaped modern jazz. Recorded in the late 1940s at New York’s historic WOR and Apex Studios, these sessions showcase Monk’s singular approach to rhythm, harmony, and improvisation—qualities that set him apart as one of the true architects of bebop.
This Blue Note release faithfully presents Monk’s groundbreaking compositions along with special material, including tracks previously unissued on LP and one never before released. Both longtime jazz aficionados and new listeners can appreciate the album’s bold experimentation and timeless originality, making Genius Of Modern Music Volume One an essential gem in any jazz collection.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Blue Note
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 10/28/2014
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TRACKS
A1. 'Round Midnight
A2. Off Minor
A3. Ruby My Dear
A4. I Mean You
A5. April In Paris
A6. In Walked Bud
B1. Thelonious
B2. Epistrophy
B3. Misterioso
B4. Well You Needn't
B5. Introspection
B6. Humph
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