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Thelonious Monk Septet (Ray Copeland, trumpet ; Gigi Gryce, alto saxophone ; Coleman Hawkins, John Coltrane, tenor saxophones ; Thelonious Monk, piano ; Wilbur Ware, bass ; Art Blakey, drums).

Arguably Rollins' finest all-around set, the album features the debut and definitive version of St. Thomas as well as a sound-defining solo on Blue Seven. This reissue includes new and original liner notes.