5 Key Facts About Thelonious Monk's 1957 Album Monk's Music
- The album was released in November 1957 on Riverside Records.
- It features a septet lineup including Coleman Hawkins, John Coltrane, and Art Blakey.
- The album includes Monk’s compositions “Well, You Needn’t” and “Ruby, My Dear.”
- It was recorded in two sessions at Reeves Sound Studios in New York City.
- The album is considered a landmark in Monk’s discography for its tight ensemble playing.