Thelonious Monk Straight, No Chaser - 180 Gram 33RPM - Sealed US 2-LP vinyl set

THELONIOUS MONK Straight, No Chaser (2022 Impex Records stunning double album 2-LP edition cut at 33RPM. This mid-period masterwork finds Monk and his quartet - Charlie Rouse on tenor, Ben Riley on drums and Larry Gales on bass - exploring every texture, tone and melodic turn across seven expansive tracks. Pressed at RTI on 180-gram vinyl, Kevin Gray and Robert Pincus used analogue master tapes and minimal processing to great effect. High quality gatefold picture sleeve inside a resealable clear outer. This essential Impex release gets you closer to Monk’s genius than ever before!)

TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
Side 1
1. Locomotive
2. I Didn’t Know About You

Side 2
1. Green Chimneys
2. Straight, No Chaser

Side 3
1. Japanese Folk Song

Side 4
1. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
2. We See


This mid-period masterwork from jazz piano’s most uncommon voice find Monk and his quartet ( Charlie Rouse on tenor, Ben Riley on drums and Larry Gales on bass) exploring every texture, tone and melodic turn of seven expansive tracks. This group was subtle, mature and confident, easily supporting Monk’s more idiosyncratic side-tracks (check out the solo on “Locomotive” or the restless exposition on “Japanese Folk Song”) while allowing listeners freedom to move through or contemplate all the sublime subtexts Monk conjures from the endless well of his inspiration.

This emphasis on laid back and mature presentation aided the recording as well. These master tapes sound amazing and getting them to disc was a pure pleasure. Subtle changes in atmosphere, tone and melody fill the space between the speakers, a wide soundstage and expansive dynamics the gift of music indelibly played. This is one sonic powerhouse for the ages.

Available for the first time on 180-gram 2-LP with the full performances of the original tracks and including two bonus tracks, this new Impex release gets you closer to Monk’s genius than ever before. Kevin Gray and Robert Pincus used analog master tapes and minimal processing to great effect, while original session and jacket images were culled to create the deluxe gatefold jacket. Add in the sound-of-silence pressings from RTI and you have a can’t miss jazz disc ready to delight and inspire every time it spins on your turntable. As is our way, pressings will be limited. We’ve pulled out all the stops on this mesmerizing Monk classic. All you have to do is get one and enjoy before they’re all gone.

Artist - Thelonious Monk (click link for complete listing)
Title - Straight, No Chaser (click link for more of the same title)
Year of Release - 2022
Format - 2-LP vinyl record set (Double LP Album)
Record Label - Impex Records
Catalogue No - IMP6020 (click link for more)
Country of Origin - United States (USA)
Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
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Additional info - Sealed, Picture Sleeve
Barcode - 251498564620
Condition - Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No - TM42LST791954
Related Artists - Bill Holman, Merc And Monk.

GENRES
Jazz.

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