Genius of Modern Music: Volume 1
Genius of Modern Music: Volume 1 is the name given to at least four different compilation albums by jazz pianist Thelonious Monk. Each version comprises some of Monk's first recordings as band leader for Blue Note, recorded in 1947 (and sometimes 1948). The original 10-inch LP with this title was compiled in 1951. Two different CD compilations have been given this title. Both redistribute the material from the two volumes in a very different order. The individual volumes of both CD compilations omit a July 2, 1948, session featuring "Evidence", "Misterioso", "Epistrophy , I Mean You", "All The Things You Are", and "I Should Care" which were released on a Milt Jackson compilation instead. A "monochrome cover" 2-CD set called "The Complete Genius" follows the track order of the original monochrome CDs but adds all 10 released Blue Note performances of these missing 6 titles between the contents of "Volume 1" and "Volume 2." Track listing of Blue Note LP 5002 (10-inch 8 song LP, compiled 1951). Side 1: Side 2: Track listing of Blue Note BLP-1510 (12-inch 12-song LP, monochrome yellow cover, compiled 1956). Side 1: Side 2 : Track listing of earlier "yellow monochrome" cover CD, compiled circa 1989. 1-6 recorded Oct 15, 1947 7-16 recorded Oct 24, 1947 17-21 recorded Nov 21, 1947 Re-issue. The sessions were recompiled, under the same title, on CD in 2001 as part of the RVG series. The cover art for the original 8-song LP was used. While the earlier CD grouped all takes of each title together, the recompilation put the alternate takes at the end of each session. The July 2, 1948, session featuring "Evidence", "Misterioso", "Epistrophy", "I Mean You", "All The Things You Are  and I Should Care" was released on Blue Note CD "Milt Jackson: Wizard of the Vibes". Re-issue track listing, compiled 2001. 1-6 recorded Oct 15, 1947 7-16 recorded Oct 24 1947 17-21 recorded Nov 21, 1947