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Thelonious Sphere Monk [3] ( / θəˈloʊniəs / October 10, 1917 [4] – February 17, 1982) was an American jazz pianist and composer.
Thelonious Monk (born Oct. 10, 1917, Rocky Mount, N.C., U.S.—died Feb. 17, 1982, Englewood, N.J.) was an American pianist and composer who was among the first creators of modern jazz.
Apr 2, 2014 · Thelonious Monk is one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time and one of first creators of modern jazz and bebop. For much of his career, Monk played with...
Thelonious Monk, Minton's Playhouse, New York, ca. September 1947. This is a list of compositions by jazz musician Thelonious Monk.
Oct 10, 2017 · With his goatee, dark sunglasses and exotic hats, Thelonious Monk was the quintessential hepcat. He patted his feet in mad rhythm while he was playing — and when his sidemen soloed, he got up and...
Aug 1, 2001 · Using dissonant chords, a keen sense of space and knotty, syncopated melodies, Monk created some of the most original and challenging American music of the 20th century.
With the arrival Thelonious Sphere Monk, modern music—let alone modern culture–simply hasn’t been the same. Recognized as one of the most inventive pianists of any musical genre, Monk achieved a startlingly original sound that even his most devoted followers have been unable to successfully imitate.
Jun 7, 2021 · Thelonious Monk was a pianist and composer who is widely regarded as one of the most significant figures in jazz history.
Oct 18, 2017 · Thelonious Monk's Quiet, Slow Conquest of the World. For decades a respected but somewhat eccentric figure even within the jazz scene, the pianist and composer is at the peak of his...
Sep 18, 2020 · June 19, 2020 • In 1968, a teenager convinced Thelonious Monk to play a concert at his high school to ease racial tensions in his community. More than 50 years later, it's been rediscovered and...
