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.Riverside Records discography accessed November 1, 2012
Reception
AllMusic stated, "This is not one of Thelonious Monk's more significant dates, but his fans will still find moments to enjoy".Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed November 1, 2012
Track listing All compositions by Thelonious Monk except as indicated
Side one "Jackie-Ing" - 4:53 "Epistrophy" (Kenny Clarke, Monk) - 4:59 "Body and Soul" (Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) - 4:48 "Straight, No Chaser" - 9:06
Side two "Bemsha Swing" (Denzil Best, Monk) - 7:14 "San Francisco Holiday" - 6:04 "Crepuscule with Nellie" - 2:50 "Rhythm-A-Ning" - 5:45
Personnel Thelonious Monk - piano Charlie Rouse - tenor saxophone John Ore - bass Frankie Dunlop - drums
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