Thelonious Monk’s best-known composition, “’Round Midnight,” was first recorded 80 years ago this month. His slow, moody ballad ranks as among his finest work and one of the most enduring ...

Explore the enigmatic compositions of Thelonious Sphere Monk and hear how his timeless music continues to inspire improvisational creativity. We’ll focus on Monk’s unique approach to jazz forms— ...

His own harmonically extraordinary music was no small distance ... Often compared by critics to Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell, Nichols wasn't really much like either keyboard giant. If anything, ...