Originally titled “In the Groove”, this 1989 recording was released just weeks after pianist Art Monroe passed away from liver cancer. Art Monroe had a unique style and was among the most prominent jazz musicians in Washington DC during the late 1980’s. He was able to play bop and sensitive ballads as shown on the four standards that are included on this set, but it is the 14 1/2 minute rendition of his “Charlie’s Waltz” that features him at his most advanced.

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