Straight, no chaser
the life and genius of Thelonious Monk
by Leslie Gourse
- 0 Ratings
- 3 Want to read
- 0 Currently reading
- 0 Have read
Thelonious Monk is one of jazz's legendary figures, whose life story is shrouded in mystery. In the house trio at Harlem's hip, renowned Minton's Playhouse, he, along with trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and drummer Kenny Clarke - and sometimes saxophonist Charlie Parker - helped mold the nascent style of bebop. Monk's compositions 'Round Midnight; Straight, No Chaser; Blue Monk; Misterioso; Rhythm-a-ning; and scores more have become classics in the jazz repertoire.
Monk's piano playing was so original that it has been widely emulated and praised, but never equaled. His personal life was also unique, including battles with mental and neurological conditions that finally led to his total, tragic withdrawal from recording an performing years before his death.
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Previews available in: English
Showing 5 featured editions. View all 5 editions?
| Edition | Availability |
|---|---|
1
Straight, No Chaser: The Life and Genius of Thelonious Monk
October 1998, Schirmer Books
in English
0028650328 9780028650326
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
2
Straight, No Chaser: The Life And Genius Of Thelonious Monk
December 1, 1998, Schirmer Trade Books
Paperback
in English
0825672295 9780825672293
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
3
Straight, No Chaser: The Life and Genius of Thelonious Monk
October 1998, Schirmer Books
Paperback
in English
0028650328 9780028650326
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
4
Straight, no chaser: the life and genius of Thelonious Monk
1997, Schirmer Books, Prentice Hall International
in English
0028646568 9780028646565
|
aaaa
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
5
Straight, no chaser: life and genius of Thelonious Monk.
1997, Books With Attitude
in English
1901526089 9781901526080
|
cccc
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
Book Details
Edition Notes
Discography: p.
Videography: p.
Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.
Includes list of Monk's compositions.
Classifications
The Physical Object
ID Numbers
Community Reviews (0)
Feedback?Lists
See All
| July 17, 2024 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| July 17, 2024 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| July 17, 2024 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| July 12, 2024 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
| October 17, 2009 | Created by WorkBot | add works page |