Pre-Order: Masao Yagi * Masao Yagi Plays Thelonious Monk [New LP]

A reissue of a collection of Thelonious Monk compositions performed by Masao Yagi, one of the great treasures of Japanese jazz, and his first album as a leader, is set for release from SPIN THIS NOW! Masao Yagi's memorable first leader date, by a musician active since the dawn of Japanese jazz and also known as a devoted Monk scholar. This album features Monk's compositions throughout, including classics such as "'Round Midnight", "Straight, No Chaser", and "Blue Monk".