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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.
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.
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 small groups at Milton's...
On February 5, 1982, he suffered a stroke and never regained consciousness; twelve days later, on February 17th, he died. Today Thelonious Monk is widely accepted as a genuine master of American music. His compositions constitute the core of jazz repertory and are performed by artists from many different genres.
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...
Oct 21, 2021 · Thelonious Monk was an artist regarded by many as something of an outsider during his lifetime, but he was a man whose bold musical birthright now remains undeniable. Brian Priestley speaks with Thelonious’ son, drummer and bandleader T.S. Monk, to chart the legend’s legacy and uncover the roots of his masterful musical innovations.
Oct 10, 2023 · Published on. October 10, 2023. By. Charles Waring. Photo: Herb Snitzer/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. Born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Thelonious Monk is undoubtedly one of the most...
Nov 1, 2023 · Now we’re focusing on Thelonious Monk, the innovative pianist and bandleader whose angular melodies and dissonant chords made him stand out among his peers in the bebop era.
Aug 1, 2001 · Thelonious Monk: 'Thelonious Himself' August 1, 200112:49 AM ET. 54-Minute Listen. Enlarge this image. Monk was noted for his odd stage behavior, including a seemingly improvisational dance...
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 influence...
