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Thelonious Monk

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Thelonious Sphere Monk (1917 - 1982) was a jazz pianist known for his unique improvisational style and many contrubutions to the standard jazz repertoire.

In 1989, Clint Eastwood produced a documentary about Monk's life and music, called Straight, No Chaser.

Compositions

(an incomplete list)

  • Bemsha Swing
  • Blue Monk
  • Epistrophy
  • Monk's Dream
  • 'Round Midnight
  • Straight, No Chaser
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