{"title":"Thelonious Monk","description":"\u003cp\u003eThelonious Monk was a highly original jazz pianist whose work reshaped modern jazz through unconventional rhythm, harmony, and melody. His playing style often featured sharp accents, unexpected pauses, and angular phrasing that challenged traditional structures while remaining deeply expressive. As a composer, he created enduring pieces like Round Midnight and Blue Monk, which became jazz standards. Monk worked closely with leading figures in bebop, including Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, yet maintained a distinct artistic voice. His approach influenced generations of musicians, and his performances balanced playful unpredictability with profound musical intelligence and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thelonious-monk-with-john-coltrane","title":"Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane - Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThelonious Monk With John Coltrane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1961\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJazzland\/ Craft Recordings #CR00611, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x Vinyl LP, 180grm, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll analogue mastering from the original tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, Pressed at RTI. 'Original Jazz Classics' series. Reissue 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA legendary pairing of two of the greatest names in Jazz, Thelonius Monk and John Coltrane. Recorded in NYC between 1957-58. A beautiful pressing for all Jazz enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary from Analog Planet on this album:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOverall, the new edition certainly sounds more focused and natural than the 1973 sessions LP, one that seems to be presented mostly in mono, and I do very much like the sense of studio presence that comes through nicely on this new edition. The bottom line is this: Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane is essential listening. If you are a fan of either of these artists — or jazz in general, for that matter — then get yourself a copy of this new Craft Recordings OJC 180g 1LP edition today.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thelonious Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088718098687,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/files\/theof.jpg?v=1686030028"},{"product_id":"thelonious-monk","title":"Thelonious Monk - It's Monk's Time.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's Monk's Time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1964\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeakers Corner Records #CS 8984, Made in Germany, Pallas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x Vinyl LP, 180grm, Made from the original, analogue tapes. Audiophile mastering, 180grm, 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the classic Monk albums, and the one to own. Early 60's Jazz goodness. He was a master musician, and this great pressing shows his genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealed. Sample photos, this copy has larger hype stcker\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thelonious Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44160187269375,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/files\/monkf.jpg?v=1689123979"},{"product_id":"thelonious-monk-1","title":"Thelonious Monk - Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington","description":"\u003cp\u003eThelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilestone\/ Riverside Original Recording #SMJ-6036M, Japanese pressing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1x Vinyl LP, Reissue 1974, Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat playing and great songs, recorded in 1956.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery nice album, quiet pressing. Clean solid copy. Sleeve ok.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"View how I grade Vinyl and CD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onvinyl.co.nz\/pages\/grading\"\u003eView how I grade Vinyl and CD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Onvinyllogo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/files\/onvinyl-logos_black_a151238f-adea-4c76-80d5-b86e87ee833e_50x50.png?v=1644119564\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thelonious Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44537938673919,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/files\/20231022_041136456_iOS.jpg?v=1700541640"},{"product_id":"thelonious-monk-and-gerry-mulligan","title":"Thelonious Monk and Gerry Mulligan - Mulligan Meets Monk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulligan Meets Monk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1957\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiverside Records #VIJ-139, Japanese Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x Vinyl LP Reissue 1984, Stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagical recording and pressing. A rare and special album from these Jazz legends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper nice pressing in wonderful condition, sounds epic. Sleeve nice with obi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.onvinyl.co.nz\/pages\/grading\" title=\"View how I grade Vinyl and CD\"\u003eView how I grade Vinyl and CD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/files\/onvinyl-logos_black_a151238f-adea-4c76-80d5-b86e87ee833e_50x50.png?v=1644119564\" alt=\"Onvinyllogo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thelonious Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44845584679167,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/files\/20240101_224636359_iOS.jpg?v=1708765061"},{"product_id":"thelonious-monk-quartet-with-johnny-griffin","title":"Thelonious Monk Quartet with Johnny Griffin - Thelonious in Action","description":"\u003cp\u003eThelonious in Action\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1958\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiverside #SMJ-6102, Japanese pressing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1x Vinyl LP, Reissue 1975 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive album that really captures the essence of being there. Recorded at the Five Spot Cafe in New York City, August, 1958.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice clean copy, light mark Side one but a very nice pressing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve good with obi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.onvinyl.co.nz\/pages\/grading\" title=\"View how I grade Vinyl and CD\"\u003eView how I grade Vinyl and CD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/files\/onvinyl-logos_black_a151238f-adea-4c76-80d5-b86e87ee833e_50x50.png?v=1644119564\" alt=\"Onvinyllogo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thelonious Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45143707877631,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/files\/20240101_225938609_iOS.jpg?v=1712611362"},{"product_id":"thelonious-monk-sonny-rollins","title":"Thelonious Monk\/ Sonny Rollins - Thelonious Monk\/ Sonny Rollins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThelonious Monk\/ Sonny Rollins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1956\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrestige #LPJ-70019, Japanese pressing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x Vinyl LP, Compilation, Reissue 1975, Mono\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Nice album from TM and SR. Very sought after and very nice copy in this Japanese pressing from Prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice clean sounding Japanese pressing. Very good condition and sounds great. Sleeve lovely with obi\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thelonious Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45435440431359,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/files\/20240330_223122371_iOS.jpg?v=1715244666"},{"product_id":"thelonious-monk-2","title":"Thelonious Monk - 'Round Midnight","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Round Midnight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1983\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiverside #VIJ-4032, Japanese pressing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x Vinyl LP Mono, Compilation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSide A mono - Recorded At April 5, 1957\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B stereo - Recorded At Reeves Sound Studios, New York City on June 1, 1959 \/ At Town Hall, New York City on February 28, 1959 \/ At Fugazi Hall, San Francisco on October 21 or 22, 1959\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat sounding Mono pressing, light noise but a fine looking copy. Sleeve good.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thelonious Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46312771715327,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/files\/20240702_224618571_iOS.jpg?v=1730926829"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/collections\/monkf.jpg?v=1777891355","url":"https:\/\/www.onvinyl.co.nz\/collections\/thelonious-monk.oembed","provider":"On Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}