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April 13, 2011
Entertainment & Arts
Sept. 16, 2014
The event was held at the Dolby Theatre.
Nov. 10, 2014
Music
Revealing an authenticity that might have pleased its namesake, Thelonious--a quartet co-led by reed artist Marty Krystall and bassist Buell Neidlinger--played both familiar and arcane tunes written by Thelonious Monk with vim and vigor during its second set Friday at the Palace Court.
Sept. 22, 1986
The jazz artist is well past his prime in ‘Thelonious Monk: Paris 1969,’ but there are many surprises and glimpses of his greatness.
Nov. 26, 2013
DVD-CD review: ‘Thelonious Monk: Paris 1969’ has great moments
Movies
‘Rewind & Play,’ Alain Gomis’ revealing archival documentary about Thelonious Monk, is plenty disquieting in the sausage-making aspects of a TV documentary looking for what’s safe and palatable in centering a famously erratic, misunderstood Black musician.
April 6, 2023
Oct. 9, 2008
The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, the first music conservatory devoted exclusively to jazz, will be affiliated with Duke University and located in Durham, it was announced Monday by Durham Mayor Wib Gulley, Duke President H.
June 21, 1988
Thelonious Monk inspired admiration, awe and more than a little misunderstanding in his 64 years. With a birthday tribute and new album, son T.S. is doing his part to redefine his dad’s musical legacy.
Oct. 5, 1997