| Thelonious Monk in Italy | ||||
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| Released | 1963 | |||
| Recorded | April 21, 1961 | |||
| Venue | Teatro Lirico Milan, Italy | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 44:45 | |||
| Label | Riverside RLP 443 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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Thelonious Monk in Italy is a live album by American jazz pianist Thelonious Monk featuring tracks recorded in Italy in 1961 and released on the Riverside label in 1963. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [3] |
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "This is not one of Thelonious Monk's more significant dates, but his fans will still find moments to enjoy". [2]
All compositions by Thelonious Monk except as indicated
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