［Description］

Widely known as one of the greatest collaborations among the most influential musicians in the modern jazz scene, the Jazzland Session album of Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane makes its appearance on OJC!

This session stands out among Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane's Jazzland Sessions, particularly due to the remarkable contributions of the unparalleled bassist, Wilbur Ware.
The performances captured in this album from 1957, ranging from trio to quartet, septet, and solo piano, highlight Monk's charmingly eccentric compositions.

The shouted enunciation in "Off Minor" featuring the legendary saxophonist Coleman Hawkins, Gigi Gryce, and the underrated trumpet player Ray Copeland in the 3-minute "Epistrophy," are tracks that every jazz fan should hold in reverence.
Among the four quartet sessions, "Trinkle Tinkle" finds Monk and Ware perfectly matched, while conversely, "Nutty" is one of the works in which you could listen to the impression of challenge or experiment, the mettle of the player Coltrane must have been tested.

Monk's piano solo piece "Functional" is adorned with blues, stride, and boogie-woogie, serving as an essential and ever-bold testament to the technical and creative heights of Monk and Coltrane's live sessions. It signifies a pivotal year in all music, especially in the jazz of the near future.

*Personnel*
- Thelonious Monk (piano)
- John Coltrane (tenor saxophone)
- Ray Copeland (trumpet)
- Gigi Gryce (alto saxophone)
- Coleman Hawkins (tenor saxophone)
- Wilbur Ware (bass)
- Shadow Wilson, Art Blakey (drums)