Thelonious Sphere Monk (born October 10, 1917) was an American jazz pianist and composer. Thelonious Monk (1917-1982) was an American jazz pianist and composer, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in jazz music. Born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and raised in New York City, Monk developed a unique style characterized by his unconventional melodies, rich harmonic ideas, and distinctive, percussive piano technique. He was a pioneer of bebop, but his music transce

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