Recorded in New York in 1958, and released the same year,In Orbitis trumpeter Clark Terry’s sixth album as leader. Featuring Thelonious Monk on piano, in his only Riverside outing as sideman, the album also features Sam Jones (bass) and Philly Joe Jones (drums).This is one of Thelonious Monk’s rare appearances as a sideman is on this quartet set led by Terry. Theyperform a set that surprisingly has only one Monk song (“Let’s Cool One”). Among the high points of this spirited, boppish date are Terry’s “One Foot in the Gutter” and “Argentia.”

This new edition is released as part of the Original Jazz Classics Series and features remastered audio from the original master tapes.

From the Craft Recordings Original Jazz Classics Series
Produced on audiophile-quality vinyl from Craft Recordings
All-analog mastering from the original tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI
Presented in tip-on jackets with OBI strip

Label: Craft Recordings, Riverside Records
Series: Original Jazz Classics, Riverside Contemporary Series
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, 180g
Country: Worldwide
Reissued: 2024 / Original Release: 1958
Genre: Jazz
Style: Hard Bop, Bop

File under: Audiophile Jazz