Born 101 years ago on this day in October, Thelonious Monk's birthday is a great excuse to put a record or two of his on the turntable. My record of choice? The Music The Tune: "Straight, No Chaser" Recorded: 1966-67 Personnel: Charlie Rouse: Tenor Sax Thelonious Monk: Piano Larry Gales: Bass Ben Riley: Drums Considering [...]
It's A Raggy Waltz 