Thelonious Sphere Monk was an American jazz pianist and composer, renowned for his distinctive style in both performance and composition, which featured dissonant harmonies and angular melodic twists. His approach to piano playing was highly percussive, reflecting his deep roots in the stride piano tradition. Born on October 10, 1917, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Monk grew up in New York City's vibrant jazz scene
... Más informaciónThelonious Sphere Monk was an American jazz pianist and composer, renowned for his distinctive style in both performance and composition, which featured dissonant harmonies and angular melodic twists. His approach to piano playing was highly percussive, reflecting his deep roots in the stride piano tradition. Born on October 10, 1917, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Monk grew up in New York City's vibrant jazz scene and became one of the pioneers of the bebop movement. Despite initial skepticism about his unorthodox techniques, he gained recognition for his unique contributions to jazz music.
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