Monk, Thelonious

Monk's Song Titles: Guest Post by Jerry Suls (+Bonus)

As you know, once in a while I offer a guest post.

Apr 25 •

Coltrane Projects That Never Happened, 1: Monk's Music produced by Tom Wilson

In the career of any artist, there are always many projects that are proposed, and many of these never happened.

Apr 12, 2023 •

Monk: A Funny "Backstory" About the Time Magazine Article! PHOTO ADDED!,+ Bonus

And the Complete Article for Paying Subscribers

Jan 29, 2023 •

For Paid Subscribers--COMPLETE copy of the Monk article

Hello Dear Paying Subscribers,

Oct 15, 2022 •

BONUS: The Rarest Article About Monk, Upgraded--for Paid Subscribers

In my post about Monk and Bud Powell— https://lewisporter.substack.com/p/monk-did-not-take-the-rap-for-bud — I explained what really happened in 1951…

Oct 7, 2022 •

Monk: An Audible And Funny Mishap On A Famous Recording!

We jazz people are allowed to laugh once in a while!

Sep 15, 2022 •

Monk's 1951 Arrest as reported in Melody Maker magazine--for Paid Subscribers

I continue to thank you, dear paying subscribers, in big ways and small.

Sep 12, 2022 •

MONK DID NOT “TAKE THE RAP” FOR BUD POWELL

One of my biggest frustrations in my many years of researching and teaching about jazz is that most people hold on to their ”good stories” even after…

Sep 12, 2022 •

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