Thelonious Monk was one of the most original voices to emerge from the world of mid-century jazz. But it took decades for the world to realize it. This week on The New Jazz Archive, it’s a look at the life and legend of jazz great Thelonious Monk. We’ll talk with biographer Robin Kelley about Monk’s life and music, and chat with Thelonious Monk’s son TS about Monk the family man. And we’ll explore how Monk’s battle with mental illness shaped his life and career, and take a look at how Monk’s masterpiece "'Round Midnight" became the most recorded jazz standard of all time.
Thelonious Monk
