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Masao Yagi Plays Thelonious Monk

Masao Yagi

Masao Yagi Plays Thelonious Monk

King Records

NAS-2174

LP Black $43
  • Set for release from SPIN THIS NOW
  • Collection of Thelonious Monk compositions performed by Masao Yagi
  • Includes classics such as "’Round Midnight", "Straight, No Chaser", and "Blue Monk"

Description

A reissue of a collection of Thelonious Monk compositions performed by Masao Yagi, one of the great treasures of Japanese jazz, and his first album as a leader, is set for release from SPIN THIS NOW!

Masao Yagi’s memorable first leader date, by a musician active since the dawn of Japanese jazz and also known as a devoted Monk scholar. This album features Monk’s compositions throughout, including classics such as "’Round Midnight", "Straight, No Chaser", and "Blue Monk".

Preview Tracklist

  • 1 Rhythm-A-Ning

  • 2 Off Minor

  • 3 'Round Midnight

  • 4 Misterioso

  • 5 Straight No Chaser

  • 6 Blue Monk

  • 7 Monk's Mood

  • 8 Evidence