title: Thelonious Monk in Italy
text: # Thelonious Monk in Italy
  
  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.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | Allmusic | |
  | The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |
  
  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".
  
  ## Track listing
  
  All compositions by Thelonious Monk except as indicated
  
  Side One
  
  * "Jackie-Ing" - 4:53
  * "Epistrophy" (Kenny Clarke, Monk) - 4:59
  * "Body and Soul" (Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) - 4:48
  * "Straight, No Chaser" - 9:06
  
  Side Two
  
  * "Bemsha Swing" (Denzil Best, Monk) - 7:14
  * "San Francisco Holiday" - 6:04
  * "Crepuscule with Nellie" - 2:50
  * "Rhythm-A-Ning" - 5:45
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Thelonious Monk - piano
  * Charlie Rouse - tenor saxophone
  * John Ore - bass
  * Frankie Dunlop - drums
  