Belonging in every jazz collection, volume two of Thelonious Monk’s Genius of Modern Music releases for Blue Note features material recorded between 1947 and 1952. Originally issued in 1952, the historic 12-track affair compiles takes on a selection of iconic Monk originals including "Four In One," "Straight No Chaser" and "Ask Me Now" plus one a piece from the Gershwins ("Nice Work If You Can Get It") and Ike Quebec ("Suburban Eyes"). Genius of Modern Music Vol. 2 is reissued as part of the Blue Note 75th anniversary vinyl initiative spearheaded by current Blue Note Records President, Don Was.

Thelonious Monk (piano)

Sahib Shihab (alto saxophone)

Milt Jackson (vibraphone)

Al McKibbon (bass)

Art Blakey (drums)

• Remastered and reissued as part of the Blue Note 75th anniversary vinyl reissue campaign 

• Vinyl initiative spearheaded by current Blue Note Records President, Don Was, to include 100 essential Blue Note albums 

• Includes special Blue Note 75 vinyl sleeve that features album cover art for 75 Blue Note titles 

• First run of vinyl to include Blue Note 75th logo on back of package 

• Key to the Blue Note 75th anniversary vinyl reissue campaign is the creation of high quality audio at an affordable price 

• Blue Note will celebrate their iconic artists and the history of the label with various events, digital initiatives, vinyl campaigns and more