Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original

Already considered to be one of America’s jazz giants, Thelonious Monk settled in front of his piano at the Royal Festival Hall in 1961 amidst much expectation. But the concert, his first in England, proved a disappointment. Monk kept interrupting his set with a series of antics that included ­dancing, lighting up a cigarette and … Continue reading →