By Thelonious Monk. As influential as he proved to be during the final decades of his lifetime, it appears that Thelonious Sphere Monk (1917-82) has only gained greater stature in the years since his death. Once considered too eccentric and complex to be appreciated by listeners and other musicians, Monk has become a standard of excellence, as both composer and soloist, for those who seek to extend the jazz tradition. Audio CD. Sony (2002). Number of Discs: 1.

   1. Monk's Dream (Take 8) 6:27   

   2. Body And Soul 4:31   

   3. Bright Mississippi (Take 1) 8:38   

   4. Blues Five Spot 3:16   

   5. Blue Bolivar Blues (Take 2) 7:32   

   6. Just A Gigolo 2:30  

   7. Bye-Ya 5:24   

   8. Sweet And Lovely 7:54   

   9. Monk's Dream (Take 3) 5:18   

 10. Body And Soul (Take 1) 5:07   

 11. Bright Mississippi (Take 3) 10:26   

 12. Blue Bolivar Blues (Take 1)