Monk, Thelonious - Straight, No Chaser.

RARE/2HAND VINYL LP ON COLUMBIA  1966.

Columbia CS 9451 made in USA. Vinyl NM. Cover NM.

"I'm famous, ain't that a bitch." Thus opens the soundtrack of the only documentary on the life of Thelonious Sphere Monk. Monk is an immensely important figure in 20th century music, not only as a virtuoso jazz pianist, but also one of the most innovative composers of any musical form. Although far from comprehensive, the soundtrack nevertheless achieves a satisfying cross-section of Monk tunes, from the infectious clunkiness of "Pannonica" and "Trinkle, Tinkle" to the painfully beautiful blue tones of the aptly named "Ugly Beauty." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thelonious_Monk

Tracklist.

1. Locomotive
2. I Didn't Know About You
3. Straight, No Chaser
4. Japanese Folk Song
5. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
6. We See