One of the most innovative and idiosyncratic figures in jazz history, Thelonious Monk pursued a singular artistic vision as pianist and composer. This collection brings together many of his finest recordings from the late 1940s and 1950s when he made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire with a unique and unorthodox improvisational style.

1. Thelonious
2. Round Midnight
3. Misterioso
4. Epistrophy
5. Criss Cross
6. Straight No Chaser
7. Bemsha Swing
8. Just A Gigolo
9. Blue Monk
10. Brilliant Corners
11. Monk's Mood
12. Rhythm-A-Ning
13. Ruby My Dear
14. Little Rootie Tootie