Thelonious Monk: Live in '66 (2006)

Thelonious Monk features two intimate concerts filmed three days apart in Scandanavia in the Spring of 1966 with a legendary quartet that includes drummer Ben Riley, bassist Larry Gales and tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse. Thelonious Monk revolutionized jazz with his innovative musical approach and these remarkable performances allow viewers the rare opportunity to experience Monk’s genius up close on his classic compositions “Blue Monk,” “Epistrophy” and “’Round Midnight.”

The movie Thelonious Monk: Live in '66, released in 2006, features 5 songs from artists like Thelonious Monk , Ben Riley , Larry Gales and Charlie Rouse. What is your favorite song from Thelonious Monk: Live in '66?

Songs from Thelonious Monk: Live in '66

Lulu's Back in Town

Thelonious Monk , Ben Riley , Larry Gales and Charlie Rouse

Blue Monk

Thelonious Monk , Ben Riley , Larry Gales and Charlie Rouse

'Round Midnight

Thelonious Monk , Ben Riley , Larry Gales and Charlie Rouse

Don't Blame Me

Thelonious Monk , Ben Riley , Larry Gales and Charlie Rouse

Epistrophy

Thelonious Monk , Ben Riley , Larry Gales and Charlie Rouse