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Thelonious Monk - Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 2 (1947-52)

Thelonious Monk - Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 2 (1947-52)

Release Date 20/02/2026
Format LP 
Label Blue Note
Catalogue Number 7544817


Jazz legend Thelonious Monk made his earliest recordings as a leader for Blue Note in 1947 and over the next five years Alfred Lion recorded the pianist in a variety of settings documenting his utterly unique music. The 1956 12” compilation Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 2 (BLP 1511) featured classic Monk compositions including ‘Straight No Chaser’, ‘Four In One’, and  ‘Monk’s Mood’.

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Thelonious Monk - Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 2 (1947-52)

$44.17

$13.25
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Release Date 20/02/2026
Format LP 
Label Blue Note
Catalogue Number 7544817


Jazz legend Thelonious Monk made his earliest recordings as a leader for Blue Note in 1947 and over the next five years Alfred Lion recorded the pianist in a variety of settings documenting his utterly unique music. The 1956 12” compilation Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 2 (BLP 1511) featured classic Monk compositions including ‘Straight No Chaser’, ‘Four In One’, and  ‘Monk’s Mood’.

Tracklist