"s is a landmark title in the pianists celebrated catalog. The 1957 album not only introduces several Monk originals, but also features an all-star lineup, including Sonny Rollins, Max Roach and Paul Chambers. Small Batch Series features lacquers cut from the original tapes (AAA) by Bernie Grundman and pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI using Neotechs VR900 compound. This one-step lacquer process (as opposed to the standard three-step process) allows for the utmost level of musical detail, clarity and dynamics while reducing the amount of surface noise on the record." - Craft Recordings

• small batch audiophile pressing
• 180g black vinyl pressing (please note: actual pressing and packaging may differ from mock-up photo)
  
• housed in reproduction of original tip-on jacket w/ foil-stamped, linen-wrapped outer slipcase
• includes liner note insert
• individually numbered
• limited edition of 4000
• featuring (p), (a. sax), (t. sax), (b), (d)
• original release year: 1957
• music label: Craft Recordings 2025