Genius of Modern Music: Volume 2 cover

Genius of Modern Music: Volume 2

Thelonious Monk · 1952

60 min · 18 tracks · bebop · hard bop · cool jazz

Genius of Modern Music: Volume 2 is an album by Thelonious Monk, released in 1952. Rooted in bebop · hard bop · cool jazz. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Genius of Modern Music: Volume 2 sound like?

Genius of Modern Music: Volume 2 is a bebop, hard bop and cool jazz album by Thelonious Monk, released in 1952.

How many songs are on Genius of Modern Music: Volume 2?

Genius of Modern Music: Volume 2 has 18 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Tracklist

18 tracks·60:32

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Four in One 3:31
  • 2 Four in One (alternate take) 3:30
  • 3 Criss Cross 2:57
  • 4 Criss Cross (alternate take) 2:51
  • 5 Eronel 3:05
  • 6 Straight No Chaser 2:58
  • 7 Ask Me Now (alternate take) 4:29
  • 8 Ask Me Now 3:16
  • 9 Willow Weep for Me 3:03
  • 10 Skippy 3:02
  • 11 Skippy (alternate take) 3:10
  • 12 Hornin’ In (alternate take) 3:10
  • 13 Hornin’ In 3:15
  • 14 Sixteen (first take) 3:31
  • 15 Sixteen (second take) 3:40
  • 16 Carolina Moon 3:29
  • 17 Let’s Cool One 3:49
  • 18 I’ll Follow You 3:46

Release Date

January 1, 1952

Genre

bebop, cool jazz, hard bop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

60 min 32 sec