Thelonious Monk - Live Philadelphia 1960

[@beerybill]

This group worked during 1960 at the Jazz Gallery in NYC. I went many times. And, yeah, everything I ever read stated there were no recordings.

[@JohnRennerontenor]

Guido Panadero Wonderful playing ... We have to try and remember Charlie Rouse as a great player. There was a period where Coltrane just eclipsed everyone. This rare recording is a treat.

[@zqa12swx]

+John Renner Yes. Charlie Rouse was a TITAN. One of the most rhythmically sophisticated saxophonists around, constantly inventing new ways around some of the most difficult tunes in Jazz.

[@smythed.8512]

In his great interview with Mel Martin, Steve Lacy mentions the existence of these very recordings. So great to actually hear them. Thank you!

[@theopaopa1]

fantástico. Straight, No Chaser 👏👈

[@TT-gj7ii]

00:00 Intro 00:30 Evidence 06:50 Straight, No Chaser 14:41 Rhythm-A-Ning (fade out)

[@MrLeaff]

Uploaded on my birthday!

[@zigzag5627]

Thanks very much for posting this. A very rare treat!

[@manutopia61]

The Legend tells...

[@beerybill]

It turns out there is a reference. In the book Thelonious Monk His Life and Music, by Thomas Fitterling, Steve Lacy, in the foreword, writes "...we also performed at several jazz festivals, in New York and Philadelphia (there is a collector's tape of three numbers from that show.)"

[@pierluigiromagnoli162]

Yes, taped from a Radio CBS broadcast....

[@uncannybeachboys]

Genius.

[@leandroquintella6349]

Treasure

[@vascopimentel6500]

Wrong speed, wrong pitch, sadly. Someone should correct this, no big deal.

[@MusicLiberates]

Good catch! - a half-step too high in pitch.