Disc 01 01. "It don't mean a thing (if it ain't got that swing)"
02. "Sophisticated Lady"
03. "I got it bad (and that ain't good)"
04. "Black and tan fantasy"
05. "Mood indigo"
06. "I let a song go out of my heart"
07. "Solitude"
08. "Caravan"
09. "The way you look tonight"
10. "I want to be happy"
11. "Work"
12. "Nutty"
13. "Friday the thirteenth"
Disc 02 01. "Brilliant corners"
02. "Bar-Lue bolivar Ba-Lues-Are"
03. "Pannonica"
04. "I Surrender, Dear"
05. "Bemsha swing"
06. "Little rootie tootie"
07. "Sweet and lovely"
08. "Bye-ya"
09. "Monk's dream"
10. "Trinkle tinkle"
11. "These foolish things"
12. "Bemsha swing"
13. "Reflections"
14. "Blue monk"
15. "Just a gigolo"
Number of discs:
2
Extra-Infos:
Plays Duke Ellington,&monk, Brilliant Corners,thelonius
Description:
Four Classic Albums is an album by Thelonious Monk, released in 2014. Four Classic Albums includes a.o. the following tracks: â??It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swingâ?, â??I Got It Bad And That Ain't Goodâ?, â??The Way You Look Tonightâ?, â??I Want To Be Happyâ? and more. The album is a jazz 2-CD. - PLAYS DUKE ELLINGTON,&MONK, BRILLIANT CORNERS,THELONIUS
Taken from back inlay:
CD One: 71:41
tracks 1 to 8 from [r5138135]
tracks 9 to 13 from [r3474478]
CD Two: 78:00
tracks 1 to 5 from [r3835076]
tracks 6 to 15 from [r2090694]
"Four Classic Albums" is a remarkable CD collection by the legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, released by Avid Jazz. This compilation brings together four of Monk's most influential albums, showcasing his innovative approach to jazz harmony and rhythm. Listeners are treated to timeless tracks that highlight Monk?s unique improvisational style and groundbreaking compositions which have left an indelible mark on modern jazz. Thelonious Monk was one of the giants of American music, celebrated for classics like "Round Midnight" and "Straight, No Chaser." Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades including Grammy Awards and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Avid Jazz is renowned for its high-quality reissues of classic jazz recordings, offering expertly remastered sound and comprehensive liner notes that appeal to both collectors and new listeners alike.