Moran on Monk

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Series: WNYC's Fishko Files
Length: 07:02

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Saraflat_small On the 90th anniversary of the birth of one of the masters of American music, Thelonious Monk. Monk, who died in 1982, left numerous recordings in his inimitable piano style; and broke new ground with visionary compositions such as "Brilliant Corners" and "Round Midnight." As Sara Fishko tells us in this edition of the Fishko Files, hearing Thelonious Monk?s music for the first time can be habit-forming, as well as life-changing. It certainly was for Jason Moran, who discusses Monk's genius while playing the piano.

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Piece Description

On the 90th anniversary of the birth of one of the masters of American music, Thelonious Monk. Monk, who died in 1982, left numerous recordings in his inimitable piano style; and broke new ground with visionary compositions such as "Brilliant Corners" and "Round Midnight." As Sara Fishko tells us in this edition of the Fishko Files, hearing Thelonious Monk?s music for the first time can be habit-forming, as well as life-changing. It certainly was for Jason Moran, who discusses Monk's genius while playing the piano.