
Way Out! + 1 Bonus Track captures Thelonious Monk at a pivotal moment in jazz history, recorded during his legendary 1958 Five Spot sessions with tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin. Monk’s inventive piano style and the dynamic interplay of his quartet bring an electrifying energy to each performance, highlighting his genius as both composer and bandleader.
This album stands out for its vibrant, spontaneous atmosphere and the addition of the bonus track "Nutty," sourced from the same iconic sessions but not originally included on the LP. An essential listen for admirers of Monk and classic jazz, Way Out! offers a window into the creative spark that defined one of the genre’s true innovators.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: WaxTime
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 2015
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TRACKS
A1. Light Blue
A2. Coming On The Hudson
A3. Rhythm-A-Ning
A4. Epistrophy (Theme)
B1. Blue Monk
B2. Evidence
B3. Nutty
B4. Epistrophy (Theme)
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