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Explore Thelonious Monk's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Thelonious Monk on AllMusic.
The following is a discography of American jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk (1917 – 1982).
Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane by Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane released in 1961. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at...
Thelonious Sphere Monk was born on October 10, 1917, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, the son of Thelonious (or Thelious) and Barbara Monk. His sister, Marion, had been born two years earlier. His birth certificate spelled his first name as "Thelious" [ 1 ] and did not list his middle name, taken from his maternal grandfather, Sphere Batts. [ 8 ]
A completely unique pianist and composer, Thelonious Monk's recordings (both live and in the studio) continue to inspire jazz musicians today, and many of his albums remain essential listening. Here's a quick overview of just a few of his finest moments on record...
Thelonious Monk discography and songs: Music profile for Thelonious Monk, born 10 October 1917. Genres: Hard Bop, Bebop, Jazz. Albums include Brilliant Corners, Monk's Dream, and Monk's Music.
One of the most influential pianists of the twentieth century, Thelonious Monk had a idiosyncratic improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire. He is often regarded as one of the founders of bebop.