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“Straight No Chaser” is notorious for being a brilliantly composed and performed piece from Thelonious Monk. It has over time become a jazz standard and is known by most if not all jazz listeners and performers. Monk composed this piece at a young age. This recording of “Straight No Chaser” was made on July 23, 1951. Most of Monk’s works were composed before he reached the age of 30. I got this recording from a CD titled “The best of Monk.” This CD is a compilation of many of Monks best songs and best reco