Track Listing

1. Locomotive
2. I Didn't Know About You
3. Straight No Chaser
4. Japanese Folk Song
5. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
6. We See
7. This Is My Story This Is My Song
8. I Didn't Know About You (2)
9. Green Chimneys

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21395 in Music
• Released on: 1996-09-02
• Number of discs: 1

CD Description
This CD reissue of one of Thelonious Monk's most accessible(and commercially successful) albums differs greatly from the 1967 LP. Besides previously unavailable takes of Duke Ellington's "I Didn't Know About You", Monk's own "Green Chimneys" and the rare and exquisite piano solo "This Is My Story,This Is My Song", the CD includes previously unheard takes of three of the album's original six tracks. The time differences in these versions are substantial: the title track is lengthened by nearly a minute, the classic "We See" by 2:47 and "Japanese Folk Song (Kojo No Tsuki)" by a whopping 5:41.(For purists, Columbia reissued the original album on vinylin 1998.) As always, the more Monk the better, but the added material is particularly welcome in this case, as STRAIGHTNO CHASER finds the pianist and his quartet partners--tenorCharlie Rouse, drummer Ben Riley and brilliant bassist Larry Gales--at the height of their considerable powers.

Customer Reviews

Classic later Monk
I purchased the original LP issue forty-plus years ago during my student days. It has lasted the years as a all-time favourite recording. This CD restores edits to three of the tracks, adds two recordings from the same sessions, plus an alternative take. This is a classic latter day Monk quartet, Ben Riley drums, Larry Gales bass and Charlie Rouse on tenor. They rework four Monk compositions, two 'new' recordings by other composers, plus two Monk piano solos. The CD sound quality is first class. Excellent notes, this how how a re-issue should be done. If you are new to jazz, an essential buy. If you like Monk, highly recommended.

You can't have enough Thelonious Monk
A truely outstanding album from start to finnish. Many catchy tunes with the incredible talent of Thelonious Monk (Piano). This album goes from strength to strength. Highly recommended from Jazz fans looking to start their collection. Overall it is an excellent album performed by real professionals. A must have for anyone who calls themself a Jazz fan.

Thelonius Monk
This is a lovely one. Very relaxing. Ideal if you are writing a novel or you just want to chill out. Very peaceful. Good old Thelonius Monk. Bless him.