Thelonius Monk
a misunderstood musician with a breakthrough on Brilliant Corners
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Jun 13, 2022 • 1h 38min
The Story Behind: Thelonius Monk - Brilliant Corners, Ep 56
Thelonius Monk, a misunderstood musician with a breakthrough on Brilliant Corners. Discuss notoriously difficult songs, an all-star backing band, and the stress of recording. Explore Monk's unique approach to jazz, analyzing his solo piano track and the influence of scat singing. Embrace the 'bad' note in jazz improvisation and discuss GangStarr's upcoming album.
