Compact disc

Liner notes by Peter Keepnews

This compilation produced by Eric Miller ; original sessions produced by Walter "Foots" Thomas (October 19, 1944), Teacho Wiltshire (October 15, 1952), Ira Gitler (December 18, 1952 and November 13, 1953)

Thelonious Monk on piano, with various acc. including Coleman Hawkins, Sonny Rollins and Miles Davis

Recorded in New York City (except the May 11, October 25, and December 24, 1954 sessions recorded in Hackensack, New Jersey)

Disc 1.

Flyin' Hawk -- Recollections -- Drifting on a reed -- On the bean -- Bye-ya -- Monk's dream -- Sweet and lovely -- Little rootie tootie -- Bemsha swing -- Reflections -- These foolish things -- Trinkle, tinkle -- Think of one (Take 1) -- Let's call this -- Think of one (Take 2) -- Friday the 13th --

Disc 2.

We see -- Locomotive -- Smoke gets in your eyes -- Hackensack -- Nutty -- Just a gigolo -- Work -- Blue Monk -- I want to be happy -- Way you look tonight -- More than you know --

Disc 3.

Bags' groove -- Swing -- Man I love (Take 1) -- Swing spring -- Bags' groove (Take 2) -- Man I love (Take 2)