Abbey Lincoln on Thelonius Monk's Influence

Part of Series Jazz Masters Moments
Length 01:00
Licensor National Endowment for the Arts
Producer(s) NEA/Suraya Mohamed
Formats Interstitial
Topics African American, Entertainment, Music
Produced 2007
Added to PRX March 28, 2008
 

Listen:

You need to sign up or login to listen to pieces on PRX.

flash player holder

Summary:

Thelonius Monk's vote of confidence helped NEA Jazz Master Abbey Lincoln develop into one of the best jazz singers and songwriters of our time.

Website:

http://www.nea.gov/national/jazz/

Timely on:

February: Black History Month

Language:

English

Description:

NEA Jazz Masters Moments highlight the jazz greats honored through the NEA Jazz Masters, a comprehensive program of jazz support that includes the NEA Jazz Masters Award, an NEA Jazz Masters tour with performances and educational activities, radio programming, a compilation CD, educational resources, and publications and reports. Nearly 100 radio segments feature eighteen NEA Jazz Masters, providing musical samples, historical information, and first-person anecdotes designed to give listeners added insight into the artists and their art.

New to PRX?

Learn More | Sign Up

Forgot My Password

SIMILAR PIECES