This is a 2017 reissue vinyl LP pressing of "Thelonious Alone in San Francisco" by Thelonious Monk. Originally released in 1959, this is Monk's third solo album, recorded on October 21 and 22 of that year in San Francisco's Fugazi Hall without an audience. The album showcases Monk's deeply thoughtful and relaxed solo performances, featuring tracks like “Blue Monk,” “Ruby, My Dear,” “Reflections,” “Pannonica,” “Remember,” “Bluehawk,” and “Round Lights.” Monk's rich and warm playing on this album highlights his unique and captivating solo style.
Label: Wax Time
Release Year: 2017
Track List:
Side A
- A1 Blue Monk
- A2 Ruby, My Dear
- A3 Round Lights
- A4 Everything Happens To Me
- A5 You Took the Words Right Out of My Heart
Side B
- B1 Bluehawk
- B2 Pannonica
- B3 Remember
- B4 There's Danger In Your Eyes, Cherie
- B5 Reflections
- B6 There's Danger In Your Eyes, Cherie [Alternative Take]