Thelonious Monk was a pioneering Jazz pianist and composer and is considered to be one of the founders of the "Bebop" style of Jazz. The works of Thelonious Monk are known for their unique rhythms, dissonant melody structures and unorthodox chord progressions. Monk also collaborated with many of the giants of the Bebop era, such as John Coltrane and Miles Davis.
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I'm new to listening to jazz music.(1 Answer)
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Any Jazz newbie should take into consideration the Mount Rushmore of artists: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, and . I recommend starting with the 1959 Miles Davis album ...
What are jazz standards?(1 Answer)
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In a nutshell a jazz standard is a musical composition. However, they are a little more complex, in order for a song to be considered a jazz standard ...
Does anyone know any really good Jazz musicans?(1 Answer)
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Do I know them personally? No. But you are asking what I would recommend to someone new to Jazz, I usually recommend the following as a good "starter ...
