Monk

""Monk"" by Julian Corbett is a biography of the famous jazz pianist Thelonious Monk. The book delves into the life and career of Monk, exploring his early years in North Carolina and his rise to fame in the New York jazz scene. The author also examines Monk's unique approach to music, including his use of dissonance and unconventional rhythms. Along with a detailed account of Monk's musical accomplishments, the book also covers his personal life, including his struggles with mental illness and the racism he faced as a Black man in America. Through interviews with family members, friends, and fellow musicians, Corbett paints a vivid portrait of this iconic figure in jazz history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.