Thelonious and Nellie, NY, 1963. Photo by David Gahr
Ukulele Arrangement
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Notes
One of Monk’s most beautiful ballads, written for his wife Nellie. This is the one Monk song that was never performed with improvised solos. Listen carefully to the recordings to really get to know the subtle timing. Note that he switches from slow swing to even 8ths for part of section B.