Thelonious Monk
CountryUSA
Active Since1940
GenreJazz
About Thelonious Monk
One of the founders of bebop. Over 10 million records. Round Midnight is the most recorded jazz standard. The eccentric behavior was legendary. Straight No Chaser is a masterpiece. The unique piano style with dissonant clusters. The high priest of bebop.
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