Monk in Wonderland
Context
Last track of Evolution, recorded with Tony Williams on drums and Bob Cranshaw on bass. Steve Huey (AllMusic) regrets that Moncur did not record more as a leader after such a start.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Hard bop, Free jazz. Among the origins and influences of Hard bop: Blues, spirituals, work songs, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).