Thelonious Monk - Wikipedia
WEBThelonious Sphere Monk (/ θ ə ˈ l oʊ n i ə s /, October 10, 1917 – February 17, 1982) was an American jazz pianist and composer.
Thelonious Monk - Songs, Instrument & Career - Biography
WEBApr 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...
Thelonious Monk | Jazz composer, Pianist, Innovator | Britannica
WEBMay 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.
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Thelonious Monk
WEBNov 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.
After Midnight: Thelonious Monk At 100 : NPR
WEBOct 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...
Bio - Thelonious Monk
WEBOn 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.
Best Thelonious Monk Pieces: 20 Jazz Classics | uDiscover Music
WEBPublished 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...
Thelonious Monk : NPR
WEBJune 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...
Thelonious Monk - The Pulitzer Prizes
WEBThe 2006Pulitzer Prize Winnerin Special Citations and Awards. Thelonious Monk. Share:TwitterFacebookEmail. A posthumous Special Citation to the American composer for a body of distinguished and innovative musical composition that has had a significant and enduring impact on the evolution of jazz.
TheloniousMonk.com
WEBExplore the life and music of Thelonious Monk, one of the most influential jazz artists of all time, on his official website.
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