Plays Duke Ellington Exclusive LP fg_Catalog Number_LPZEN195 From its now iconic artwork

From its now iconic artwork to the band's unique songwriting approach (highlighted by an emphasis on shifting time signatures and sincere lyrics)

Reaching the top 50 in six countries upon its release in 1969

packaged with a 20 page booklet of liner notes

"Whipping Post"

Johnny left behind a large cache of material which Sun happily compiled and released on LPs throughout the 60’s

Plays Duke Ellington Exclusive LP fg_Catalog Number_LPZEN195 From its now iconic artworkA Newbury Comics exclusive color vinyl pressing. For Monks debut Riverside date, Keepnews decided to ease the pianist into what turned out to be his lengthy association with the label by asking him to momentarily set aside his own compositions and instead play Duke Ellington tunes. He did so in the company of the esteemed rhythm section of bassist Oscar Pettiford and drummer Kenny Clarke. With his distinctively angular style, Monk nails Ellingtons