frogman great selection of Charles Lloyd. I have about a dozen of his discs as a leader.
Helen Sung is someone I was not aware of. Helen has played with some greats as well as releasing 7 of her own recordings as a leader. She does have a delicate touch on the keys and a firm grasp of what our OP would call straight ahead traditional jazz. I like the "bridge" on the first song you posted called "Brother Thelonious" 3:50 - 4:00. The bass player on that song is also very talented.
As for Thelonious Monk himself, the album "Brilliant Corners" is one of my favorite jazz albums from any artist. I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you do end up buying it on vinyl let me know how it sounds.
Helen Sung is someone I was not aware of. Helen has played with some greats as well as releasing 7 of her own recordings as a leader. She does have a delicate touch on the keys and a firm grasp of what our OP would call straight ahead traditional jazz. I like the "bridge" on the first song you posted called "Brother Thelonious" 3:50 - 4:00. The bass player on that song is also very talented.
As for Thelonious Monk himself, the album "Brilliant Corners" is one of my favorite jazz albums from any artist. I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you do end up buying it on vinyl let me know how it sounds.