Thelonious Monk - Straight, No Chaser

(2-LP set) Monk's introspective 6th LP for Columbia contains some of the pianist's most mature works, including a striking re-working of the classic title track, an evocative modal twist on Japanese folk music, and the swinging bop of "We See," all lensed through the transformative interplay of his quartet (also featured on "Monk's Dream" [IPX 6013]).