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In September of 1964, when Thelonious Monk was looking for a bass player, Larry Gales was recommended. The rest is history. Gales remained with the Monk quartet until just before Christmas 1968, and was the bassist for the Thelonious Monk Quartet’s principal period. Gales started playing bass as a youngster, and by 1956 was studying at the Manhattan School of Music. He had played with the Lockjaw Davis/Johnny Griffin Quintet, Junior Mance, Joe Williams and Herbie Mann before joining up with Monk in ’64. He remained as the bassist with Monk until 1968, whereupon he relocated out to Los Angeles where he became a prolific and highly sought session man and accompanist. Gales did one noteworthy album as leader: “A Message From Monk.”

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Live In Paris 1967 Volume One

By Thelonious Monk

Label: Rhythm-A-Ning Enterprises
Released: 2026
Track listing: Artist Introduction; Epistrophy; Evidence; Ruby My Dear; We See

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Live In Paris, 1967. Volume Two

By Thelonious Monk

Label: Rhythm-A-Ning Entertainment
Released: 2026
Track listing: Introduction; Blue Monk; Epistrophy; OskaT.

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Monk Live In Paris 1967 Volume One

By Thelonious Monk

Label: Thelonious Monk Estate’s Rhythm-A-Ning Entertainment
Released: 2026
Track listing: Epistrophy; Evidence; We See; Ruby My Dear.

Article: Album Review

Thelonious Monk: Monk Live In Paris 1967 Volume One

Read "Monk Live In Paris 1967 Volume One" reviewed by Jack Kenny

by Jack Kenny
July 31, 2026

This Paris concert formed part of a European tour organized by the impresario George Wein, who had previously presented numerous Thelonious Monk Quartet engagements. Seeking something different, Wein proposed an expanded ensemble. Monk was initially reluctant to depart from the quartet format and only agreed after considerable persuasion. Crucially, he retained artistic control: he selected the ...

Article: Album Review

Thelonious Monk: Live In Paris 1967 Volume One

Read "Live In Paris 1967 Volume One" reviewed by Joshua Weiner

by Joshua Weiner
June 14, 2026

The discography of Thelonious Monk, bebop architect, composer of enduring standards and idiosyncratically influential pianist, is vast. In addition to Monk's genre-defining studio recordings, several live sets were released during his lifetime, including a notable series put out by Columbia Records during Monk's time on that most major of major labels, from 1962 to 1968. Live ...

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Bremen 1965

By Thelonious Monk

Label: Sunnyside Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Chris Cross; Sweet and Lovely; Well You Needn't; Don't Blame Me; Epistrophy; Just You, Just Me; I'm Getting Sentimental Over You; Rhythm a Ning; Epistrophy.

Article: Album Review

Thelonious Monk: Bremen 1965

Read "Bremen 1965" reviewed by Pierre Giroux

by Pierre Giroux
December 5, 2025

The first official release of the Bremen concert, carefully remastered from the original tapes, is more than just an archival curiosity; it is a revelation. Recorded on an evening characterized by generous tempos and a relaxed exchange, Bremen 1965 reaffirms Thelonious Monk and his experienced quartet as they pay their most fundamental tributes: the uneven poetry ...

Article: Interview

Billy Mohler: Emotions and Groove

by Vincenzo Roggero
March 18, 2025

Billy Mohler, a bassist with diverse musical experiences, is becoming an increasingly prominent presence in the ever-evolving and vibrant Los Angeles jazz scene. With the release of his latest album and an upcoming European tour, we took the opportunity to discuss various aspects of his artistic journey. All About Jazz: Let's start with The ...

Article: Interview

Billy Mohler: Emozioni e Groove

by Vincenzo Roggero
March 10, 2025

Billy Mohler, contrabbassista dalle diversificate frequentazioni musicali, sta diventando una presenza sempre più importante nella scena sempre più in fermento di Los Angeles. Abbiamo approfittato dell'uscita del suo ultimo album e dell'imminente tour europeo con numerose date italiane (incluse nel calendario in calce all'articolo), per approfondire vari aspetti del suo percorso artistico. All About ...