In A Mellow Tone
Wednesday October 22nd, 2025 with Ian M
Interpretations of Monk: the continuing influence of Thelonious Monk

An interview with Dayna Stephens about his new album of Monk Interpretations ("Monk'D") and Canadian pianist Anthony D'Alessandro about Monk-ish tunes, plus other interpretations To get a head start on Funding Drive, click the “Donate” button!

Round Midnight
Thelonious Monk and Gerry Mulligan - Mulligan Meets Monk - Riverside Records, 1959

Just You, Just Me
Thelonious Monk - Monk - Columbia Records, 1965

Brake's Sake
Danya Stephens - Monk'D - Contagious Music, 2025

Ruby My Dear
Danya Stephens - Monk'D - Contagious Music, 2025

About Monk and Bud/'Round Midnight
Chick Corea - Forever Yours: The Farewell Performance - Candid Records, 2025

In Walked Bud
Jeff Hamilton Trio - Live from San Pedro - Capri Records, 2018

52nd Street Theme
Bud Powell - The Amazing Bud Powell (Volume 1) - Blue Note, 1956

Rhythm N 'Ning
Thelonious Monk and Gerry Mulligan - Mulligan Meets Monk - Riverside Records, 1959

Tune for Monty
Anthony D'Alessandro - Searchin' - Self-released, 2024

Some Words About Monk
Charlie Rouse - Epistrophy: the Last Concert - Landmark Records, 1989

Ruby, My Dear
Charlie Rouse - Epistrophy: the Last Concert - Landmark Records, 1989

Let's Cool One
Fred Hersch Trio - Floating - Palmetto Records, 2014

Bye-Ya
Barry Elmes Quintet - East West - Cornerstone Records, 1993

Trinkle Tinkle
Keith Copeland Trio - Postcard from Vancouver - Jazz Focus, 1997

Skippy
Kenny Drew Jr. Trio - Portaits of Charles Mingus and Thelonious Monk - Claves Records, 1995

Bemsha Swing
Jessica Williams - "...And Then, There's This!" - Timeless, 1990

Monky
Alain Bedard Auguste Quintette - Bluesy Lunedi - Effendi Records, 2008

Minky Monk
Code Quartet - Code Red - Nettwerk, 2025

Introspection
Grant Stewart - Next Spring - Cellar Music, 2025

Ask Me Now
Carmen Bradford - Carmen Sings Carmen - Artist Alliance Records, 2025

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