A by American jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, originally released in 1957 on the Riverside label. The album is a collection of six tracks featuring Monk on piano with other jazz greats such as John Coltrane on tenor saxophone, Coleman Hawkins on tenor saxophone, and Art Blakey on drums. The album is considered a classic of the hard bop subgenre and features some of Monk's most famous compositions, including "Abide with Me," "Well, You Needn't," and "Off Minor." The album showcases Monk's unique approach to jazz piano playing, c by his use of dissonance, irregular rhythms, and unexpected harmonies.