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  2. Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Thelonious Monk, one of the greatest jazz musicians and a pioneer of modern jazz and bebop. Discover his unique style, his compositions, his collaborations, and his legacy.

  3. Thelonious Sphere Monk (/ θ ə ˈ l oʊ n i ə s /, October 10, 1917 – February 17, 1982) was an American jazz pianist and composer.

  4. Learn about the life and career of Thelonious Monk, one of the most influential and original jazz pianists and composers. Explore his musical innovations, his bebop legacy, his eccentric personality and his impact on modern culture.

  5. May 2, 2024 · Thelonious Monk was an American pianist and composer who was among the first creators of modern jazz. As the pianist in the band at Minton’s Playhouse, a nightclub in New York City, in the early 1940s, Monk had great influence on the other musicians who later developed the bebop movement.

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  6. Thelonious Monk was an important member of the jazz revolution that took place in the early 1940s. Monk's unique piano style and his talent as a composer made him a leader in the development of modern jazz.

  7. Thelonious Sphere Monk was a famous American jazz artist, pianist, composer and performer. He was known for pioneering the complex compositions in jazz and majorly releasing his original symphonies. He is the second-most recorded jazz composer of all time and composed over 70 songs.

  8. Oct 10, 2017 · Monk, who was born 100 years ago today, was also one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. The late pianist wrote about 70 songs during his career — many of which have...

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