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Jan 13, 2022 · Photo by Doug Quackenbush. Harry Colomby, a gifted teacher of English and Social Studies, taught at high schools in Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, and died aged 92 on 25 December from multiple causes at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. He was also Thelonious Monk’s manager for 14 years.
Jan 7, 2022 · Thelonious Monk in 1961. “I realized that Monk was more than a jazz musician,” Mr. Colomby said. “He was potentially a symbol.” Erich Auerbach/Getty Images. Mr. Colomby died on Dec. 25 at a...
Dec 30, 2021 · When Harry accepted Monk's offer he didn't promise wealth and fame, but he did say that he would make sure that Thelonious would be taken seriously as an artist. For the next 14 years he...
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Harry Colomby (August 20, 1929 – December 25, 2021) was an American talent manager, producer and screenwriter. [2] [3] While still a schoolteacher of English and social studies at a High School in New York City, he became the manager of the jazz pianist Thelonious Monk in 1955, and remained so for the next 14 years.
- Manager, Producer, screenwriter
- December 25, 2021 (aged 92), Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Dec 29, 2021 · By Geoff Mayfield. Courtesy Colomby family. Harry Colomby, who made the unusual career transition from high school teacher to talent manager at the invitation of jazz great Thelonious...
Feb 12, 2024 · Monk’s manager Harry Colomby ( who only passed away recently) has suggested that an early version by Monk was written as early as 1936. In any case, the pianist did not get around to copywriting his composition until September 24, 1943, registering it as a piece in C minor titled “I Need You So” with lyrics by Thelma Murray.
Oct 1, 1989 · With Jimmy Cleveland, Harry Colomby, John Coltrane, Ray Copeland. A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Sphere Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.
