Because of the historical significance of this album it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007.

Track listing

1. "Ruby, My Dear" (Monk, – 6:17)
2. "Trinkle, Tinkle" (Monk, – 6:37)
3. "Off Minor" (Monk, – 5:15)
4. "Nutty" (Monk, – 6:35)
5. "Epistrophy" (Clarke/Monk, – 3:07)
6. "Functional" (Monk, – 9:46)

Personnel

• Thelonious Monk - Piano
• John Coltrane - Tenor Saxophone
• Gigi Gryce - Alto Saxophone
• Coleman Hawkins - Tenor Saxophone
• Ray Copeland - Trumpet
• Wilbur Ware - Double Bass
• Shadow Wilson - drums
• Art Blakey - drums

Footnotes