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Straight, No Chaser: The Life and Genius of Thelonious Monk
Straight No Chaser The Life and Genius of Thelonious Monk
Author: Leslie Gourse
Music/Jazz BiographyFirst English-language biography of a legendary and compelling jazz artist.Thelonious Monk was one of jazz's legendary figures, whose life story has yet to be told. Pianist and bandleader, he led the legendary jam sessions at Harlem's Minton's Playhouse where, along with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, he helped mold the...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780825672293
ISBN-10: 0825672295
Publication Date: 12/1/1998
Pages: 340
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Publisher: Schirmer Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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This detailed and startling story of the 20th century's greatest jazz composer is a must read. It is the Monk 'Bible', and for good reason. You'll find it all here. Note that this is not a 'companion' to the documentary film of the same name.


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