Title: Masao Yagi Plays Thelonious Monk
Artist: Masao Yagi
Label: King Records
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 4988003386979
Genre: Jazz
Release Date: 2026-06-05
Number of Discs: 1

A reissue of a collection of Thelonious Monk compositions performed by Masao Yagi, one of the great treasures of Japanese jazz, and his first album as a leader, is set for release from SPIN THIS NOW! Masao Yagi’s memorable first leader date, by a musician active since the dawn of Japanese jazz and also known as a devoted Monk scholar. This album features Monk’s compositions throughout, including classics such as “‘Round Midnight”, “Straight, No Chaser”, and “Blue Monk”.

Tracks:
1.1 Rhythm-A-Ning
1.2 Off Minor
1.3 ‘Round Midnight
1.4 Misterioso
1.5 Straight No Chaser
1.6 Blue Monk
1.7 Monk’s Mood
1.8 Evidence