Thelonious Monk - Duke Ellington (Purple Vinyl Lp)

Facts Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington (1955) was Monk's debut on Riverside and blends innovation with tradition. Together with Oscar Pettiford and Kenny Clarke, Monk interprets Ellington classics such as “Mood Indigo” and “Solitude” with emotional depth, unusual harmonies and rhythmic finesse. The album made Monk's style more accessible and became an important milestone in jazz history. Purple vinyl LP.