Thelonious Monk was one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century. He became famous playing with Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Coleman Hawkins in the bebop era of the late 1940s and remained a sought-after session musician throughout his life. Monk is considered one of the first free jazz musicians, and his work belongs to the transition toward more technical and experimental styles of modern jazz.
The piano ain't got no wrong notes.Thelonious Monk
Writing about music is like dancing about architecture.Thelonious Monk
They tried to get me to hate white people, but someone would always come along & spoil it.Thelonious Monk
I’m famous. Ain’t that a bitch?Thelonious Monk
