Solo Monk is an album by Thelonious Monk released in 1965 on Columbia Records, featuring exclusively solo piano performances. It was recorded in several sessions between 1964 and 1965 in Los Angeles and New York.
The album includes versions of standards such as 'I'm Getting Sentimental Over You' and original Monk compositions like 'Ruby, My Dear'. Monk departs from his usual quartet format to explore an intimate and stripped-down approach, showcasing his unique solo piano style.
Produced by Teo Macero, the album was well received by critics and is considered an essential document of Monk's talent as a soloist. The cover features a photograph of Monk taken by Don Hunstein.