Thelonious Monk was one of my favorite Jazz pianists of all time. He would sing his solos while he played them. He would make a solo into a story, he would make the audience feel like they weren't just listening to jazz, but were listening to thelonious monk tell them about his story. He could make it sad or happy, but it would sound beautiful none the less. He woulod write the most gorgeous tunes on the spot and could make the whole audience fall into a trance of love for his music. He didn't just play, he would communicate with the piano and the music.
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Dear parker,
This is a nice entry on Monk! My name is Peter Ricci, and I am a college student and writer who is currently contributing to an upstart online magazine called ‘Too Shy to Stop,’ which focuses on culture and the arts.
I came across your entry, as it would turn out, while conducting research for an essay on Thelonious Monk! I specifically look at the history and characteristics behind Monk, and argue that he personified all of the grandest traditions of jazz as an American art form.
So, check it out here (http://tooshytostop.wordpress.com/2008/11/18/the-obtuse-brilliance-of-thelonious-monk/) and leave a comment! I think you’ll enjoy it, and I always love to read input from readers.
Sincerely,
Peter Ricci
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