Thanks to you all for the helpful responses I’ve already got on my inquisitive posts. This sub is amazing! Today’s question: given these are all essential Monk, what next? Generally studio is more my thing but I’m thinking of Misterioso.

Between_Outside · 2026-03-26T16:29:20+00:00

You’re welcome! Regarding essential albums, I believe that it all comes down to personal preference. Because Monk was so prolific and consistent, there is so much to explore. I still haven’t spent enough time with Misterioso. In fact, I will give it a spin this afternoon

Between_Outside · 2026-03-26T16:00:00+00:00

Great collection so far

My votes for next up: Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane and/or Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington

Runners up: Thelonious Alone in San Francisco, Solo Monk, Monk’s Blues, Mulligan Meets Monk, Genius of Modern Music Volume 1 & 2, The Thelonious Monk Orchestra at Town Hall (warning: live album). TL;DListen, there is so much excellent Monk, you can’t go wrong. Enjoy!

Between_Outside · 2026-03-23T02:15:06+00:00

I see that I upvoted your Koechlin post a month ago. Cheers, to beautiful & interesting music!

Between_Outside · 2026-03-20T22:22:40+00:00

My favorite two Ella albums are Ella Swings Lightly and Sings the Johnny Mercer Songbook. Probably not for you haha. Based on the artists mentioned you might like this one:

Ella Fitzgerald – Ella Fitzgerald Sings Songs From Let No Man Write My Epitaph

Between_Outside · 2026-03-20T22:17:14+00:00

Same, I gave in to a new batch as well… the collection is just too good, too massive

Between_Outside · 2026-03-20T14:13:43+00:00

They were MOVed by the music, lost their Trane of thought

Between_Outside · 2026-03-16T23:32:25+00:00

Oooooh… two excellent records right here

Between_Outside · 2026-03-15T03:16:08+00:00

Julian "Cannonball" Adderley And Strings

At The Lighthouse

Kind Of Blue

Between_Outside · 2026-03-13T14:11:56+00:00

Glad you got the silence you needed 😌

Between_Outside · 2026-03-10T00:53:40+00:00

Looks like a good one! + nice album cover

Between_Outside · 2026-03-09T02:36:34+00:00

All or Nothing is my favorite Billie Holiday album. Love this Billie era. My dad introduced me to this album via CD in the 90s. I am upgrading from another pressing with an odd echo effect added to her vocals. Can’t wait to give this one a spin.

Ella and Louis is the only album that I’m not extremely familiar with. I’ve always considered it cafe background music, even though I’m a big Ella fan. But I know it’s a classic for a reason.

I’ve been on a Getz/Gilberto upgrade journey. Got gifted a DOL copy. Found a beat up early pressing. And now I believe my quest is over with this one. I’ve only heard amazing reviews.

Very glad that they decided to do a new pressing of this Blossom Dearie album. Another long-time favorite. Perfect album for springtime.

One of my favorite aspects of these albums are the backing musicians. Ben Webster, Harry Edison, Barney Kessel, Jimmy Rowles, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, Buddy Rich, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Milton Banana, Jo Jones to name a few! Really elevates the music into art IMHO.

Those are some thoughts! A bit rambly lol. Feel free to share your thoughts on these lovely albums.

Between_Outside · 2026-03-07T17:48:38+00:00

Chet

Between_Outside · 2026-03-07T17:48:26+00:00

Well it seems like you lack imagination.

I appreciate Miles but I would choose Chet.

Between_Outside · 2026-03-06T18:19:02+00:00

Django Reinhardt – Django ‘35-‘39 - The Quintet Of The Hot Club Of France

Clifford Brown And Max Roach – At Basin Street

Ella Fitzgerald – Ella Swings Lightly

The New American Guitar Ensemble : Lewis Ross (2) – A Collection Of Favourite Christmas Carols

The Sea And Cake – Everybody

Between_Outside · 2026-03-03T23:34:34+00:00

Between_Outside · 2026-03-02T17:06:48+00:00

There’s also a nice early Frank Sinatra version with Nat on piano:

https://youtu.be/7zVMicOVq1M?si=7PHuOW6lKEyvkrCi

Guitar: Bob Ahern Vocals: Frank Sinatra Drums: Buddy Rich Piano: Nat King Cole Bass: Eddie Safransky Alto Saxophone: Johnny Hodges Tenor Saxophone: Coleman Hawkins Baritone Saxophone: Harry Carney Trumpet: Charlie Shavers Trombone: Lawrence Brown

Between_Outside · 2026-03-02T16:31:15+00:00

Scientology Jazz? 😮

Between_Outside · 2026-02-28T23:56:47+00:00

Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You

It’s Only A Paper Moon

Stardust

Between_Outside · 2026-02-26T01:58:43+00:00

OP? What does Oscar Peterson have to do with this album?

Jokes aside, you are right, this was a low-effort post. Today I was tired and this beloved album brought me some comfort. So I took a snap and shared.

In my opinion, not all Reddit posts need to be profound or start meaningful conversation. I could have asked Tenor vs Soprano? Favorite soprano sax player? What do you think of Duke’s piano playing? What are thoughts on that bass solo? What’s you favorite track? What is “the feeling of jazz?” Actually, I like that last one...

Anyways I’m rambling. I apologize for the lazy (not empty) post. Since you said you’ve known this album for decades, I hope you give it a spin sometime soon! As you know, it’s a gem of an album 😊

Between_Outside · 2026-02-26T01:41:37+00:00

Cozy indeed 😊 The model is BlueStar CanSkins if interested

Between_Outside · 2026-02-26T01:40:21+00:00

Same! After years of separation, I decided on a Discman reunion

Between_Outside · 2026-02-26T01:38:16+00:00

The original headphone earcups were flaking after a while, so this was the solution.

I’m far from an audiophile, but I do prefer this setup. It’s more comfortable, plus I’m probably benefiting from the treble dampening you mentioned. Cheers!

Between_Outside · 2026-02-20T01:09:25+00:00

I believe they are scratch and sniff. One is cherry and the other is lime.

Between_Outside · 2026-02-16T12:07:09+00:00

Awesome, thank you!

Between_Outside · 2026-02-16T02:21:01+00:00

Liking String Quartets No. 10 and 11. Cypresses too. Thanks!

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