The Complete Thelonius Monk At The It Club 4 LP record set MOSAIC RECORDS - OOP
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I sold off my entire collection here years ago because I moved out of the country but I kept a few choice gems at my father's house. Now that I'm back in the US I'm selling the rest of the lot. Several Mosaics and some others.
This copy is MINT in every way. Out of print, of course. Grab this while you can!
The best jazz is LIVE jazz...the way the genre was intended to be played.
Check out my old feedback for my record collection. All positives which is hard to do when selling albums.
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The Complete Thelonious Monk at The It Club is a meticulously curated 4-LP box set released by Mosaic Records in 2009, catalog number MRLP 3001. This limited-edition collection presents, for the first time on vinyl, the full performances from Monk's legendary two-night engagement at the "It" Club in Los Angeles on October 31 and November 1, 1964. The recordings feature Monk's classic quartet: Thelonious Monk (piano), Charlie Rouse (tenor saxophone), Larry Gales (bass), and Ben Riley (drums).
The box set includes unedited versions of Monk's compositions and jazz standards, capturing the spontaneity and energy of the live performances. The tracks are presented in the order they were performed, providing an authentic listening experience that reflects the original concerts .
This release was mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog tapes and pressed on 180-gram audiophile vinyl, ensuring exceptional sound quality . As a limited-edition release, it has become a sought-after collector's item. While it is currently out of print, copies occasionally appear on secondary markets such as eBay and specialized record retailers.
For those interested in the music without the vinyl format, the performances are also available in a two-CD collection released by Columbia/Legacy Records in 1998, titled Live at the It Club--Complete, which includes virtually all of the band's performances from the two evenings.
This Mosaic Records release offers an invaluable glimpse into Thelonious Monk's live performances during a pivotal era in jazz history, capturing the energy and artistry that solidified his legacy.
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