Thelonious Monk in Italy

Thelonious Monk in Italy
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Live album by Thelonious Monk
Released	1963
Recorded	April 21, 1961 Teatro Lirico, Milan, Italy
Genre	Jazz
Length	44:45
Label	Riverside RLP 443
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Thelonious Monk chronology
Monk in France (1961)Monk in France1961 Thelonious Monk in Italy (1961) Monk's Dream (1962)Monk's Dream1962

Thelonious Monk in Italy is a live album by American jazz pianist Thelonious Monk featuring tracks recorded in Italy in 1961 and released on the Riverside label in 1963.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "This is not one of Thelonious Monk's more significant dates, but his fans will still find moments to enjoy".

Track listing

All compositions by Thelonious Monk except as indicated

1. "Jackie-Ing" - 4:53
2. "Epistrophy" (Kenny Clarke, Monk) - 4:59
3. "Body and Soul" (Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) - 4:48
4. "Straight, No Chaser" - 9:06
5. "Bemsha Swing" (Denzil Best, Monk) - 7:14
6. "San Francisco Holiday" - 6:04
7. "Crepuscule with Nellie" - 2:50
8. "Rhythm-A-Ning" - 5:45

Personnel

• Thelonious Monk - piano
• Charlie Rouse - tenor saxophone
• John Ore - bass
• Frankie Dunlop - drums