In November 1957, “Riverside” label released “Monk’s Music”, an album by Thelonious Monk Septet. It was recorded in June 1957, and was produced by Orrin Keepnews. In 2001, the album was inducted into the “Grammy Hall of Fame”.

Personnel:

• Thelonious Monk – piano
• Gigi Gryce – alto saxophone, arrangements
• Coleman Hawkins – tenor saxophone
• John Coltrane – tenor saxophone
• Ray Copeland – trumpet
• Wilbur Ware – double bass
• Art Blakey – drums
• Jack Higgins – recording
• Paul Bacon – design
• Paul Weller – cover photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Thelonious Monk, except where noted.

1. Abide with Me – Henry Francis Lyte, William Henry Monk
2. Well, You Needn’t
3. Ruby, My Dear
4. Off Minor
5. Epistrophy – Thelonious Monk, Kenny Clarke
6. Crepuscule With Nellie