Jazz
SAHIB SHIHAB, alto sax; MILT JACKSON, vibes; THELONIOUS MONK, piano; AL McKIBBON, bass; ART BLAKEY, drums (#1-9). KENNY DORHAM, trumpet; LOU DONALDSON, alto sax; LUCKY THOMPSON, tenor sax; THELONIOUS MONK, piano; NELSON BOYD, bass; MAX ROACH, drums (#10-18)
Monk debuted some of his most complex masterpieces like "Criss Cross", "Four In One" and "Skippy" as well as classics like "Straight No Chaser" and "Ask Me Now" on his two final Blue Note sessions which are present here in complete form. The July 23, 1951 date features Sahib Shihab and Milt Jackson. The May 20, 1952 date has the unique front line of Kenny Dorham, Lou Donaldson and Lucky Thompson. |
