
Thelonious Monk
The Life and Times of an American Original
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Sean Crisden
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Robin DG Kelley
Thelonious Monk is the critically acclaimed, gripping saga of an artist's struggle to "make it" without compromising his musical vision. It is a story that, like its subject, reflects the tidal ebbs and flows of American history in the 20th century.
To his fans, he was the ultimate hipster; to his detractors, he was temperamental, eccentric, taciturn, or childlike. His angular melodies and dissonant harmonies shook the jazz world to its foundations, ushering in the birth of "bebop" and establishing Monk as one of America's greatest composers.
Elegantly written and rich with humor and pathos, Thelonious Monk is the definitive work on modern jazz's most original composer.
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Astonishing
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When does the movie come out!
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Long Live Monk!
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Authoritative and well investigated bio w/analysis
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The book did not let me down and took even further into not just Monk, but the music that evokes the memories and moments of my life.
Absolutely wonderful!
The life of jazz in a jazzed-life
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Every aspect of Monk’s creative life and musical output is completely discussed. This is “The Book” on Mr. Monk. Excellent. 1000 stars
The definitive bio of Monk
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Absolutely Wonderful
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Most importantly, gave me a better understanding of this complex person and genius who has influenced music so profoundly.
Enjoy.
Very Worth Reading
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Wonderful
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