[TR24][OF] Thelonious Monk - Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 2 - 1947-52/2013 (Jazz)

High Resolution Mastering by Bernie Grundman @ Bernie Grundman Mastering

“In preparing these hi def remasters, we were very conscientious about maintaining the feel of the original releases while adding a previously unattainable transparency and depth. It now sounds like you've set up your chaise lounge right in the middle of Rudy Van Gelder's studio!” - Blue Note President, Don Was.

Musicians:
CAROLINA MOON (track 1), HORNINí IN (track 2), SKIPPY (track 3), LETíS COOL ONE (track 4)
KENNY DORHAM, trumpet; LOU DONALDSON, alto sax; LUCKY THOMPSON, tenor sax; THELONIOUS MONK, piano; NELSON BOYD, bass; MAX ROACH, drums.
Recorded May 30, 1952 in WOR Studios, NYC

SUBURBAN EYES (track 5), EVONCE (track 6)
IDRESSE SULIMAN, trumpet; DANNY QUEBEC WEST, alto sax; BILLY SMITH, tenor sax; THELONIOUS MONK, piano; GENE RAMEY, bass; ART BLAKEY, drums.
Recorded October 15, 1947 in WOR Studios, NYC

STRAIGHT NO CHASER (track 7), FOUR IN ONE (track 8), ASK ME NOW (track 12)
SAHIB SHIHAB, alto sax; MILT JACKSON, vibes; THELONIOUS MONK, piano; AL MCKIBBON, bass; ART BLAKEY, drums.
Recorded July 23, 1951 in WOR Studios, NYC

NICE WORK (IF YOU CAN GET IT) (track 9)
THELONIOUS MONK, piano; GENE RAMEY, bass; ART BLAKEY, drums.
Recorded October 24, 1947 in WOR Studios, NYC

MONK'S MOOD (track 10), WHO KNOWS? (track 11)
GEORGE TAITT, trumpet; SAHIB SHIHAB, alto sax; THELONIOUS MONK, piano; ROBERT PAIGE, bass; ART BLAKEY, drums.
Recorded November 21, 1947 in WOR Studios, NYC

Produced by Alfred Lion

Originally released as Blue Note BLP 1511

High Resolution Mastering by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering

Genius of Modern Music Volume Two is the second installment highlighting Monk's undeniable genius. This stunning body of work includes the classics "Skippy," "Let's Cool One" and "Ask Me Now." Guest virtuosos include Max Roach, Gene Ramey, Art Blakey, Kenny Dorham, Lou Donaldson, Lucky Thompson and many others. This is an essential document of jazz history.