Name: Thelonious Alone in San Francisco
Brand: Thelonious Monk

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27296

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Limited edition

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2024-05-10

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8436542010306

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Thelonious Monk

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Jazz

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Poll Winner Records

Thelonious Monk was an American jazz pianist and composer, born on October 10, 1917 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential pianists of the twentieth century and a key figure in the development of bebop. Monk's unique improvisational style and prolific compositions have left a lasting impact on the jazz genre. Known for his dissonant harmonies, angular melodic twists, and unconventional approach to the piano, he created music that was both innovative and captivating.

In addition to his musical talents, Monk had a distinct fashion sense with his signature suits, hats, and sunglasses. His stage presence was equally unconventional; often getting up from his piano to dance while his band members continued playing. This idiosyncratic behavior drew comparisons to ring-shout and Muslim Sufi whirling. Notably, Monk is one of only five jazz musicians to be featured on the cover of Time magazine.

Thelonious Monk passed away on February 17, 1982 at the age of 64 in Weehawken, New Jersey. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy as an artist who pushed boundaries and redefined jazz music through his groundbreaking compositions and performances.

The Poll Winners label is devoted to the reissue of albums that received the maximum 5-Star review ratings in the iconic jazz magazine, DownBeat, this set inlcudes the complete original Thelonious Monk album Thelonious Alone in San Francisco (Riverside RLP12-312), his second solo piano release for the Riverside label (after Thelonious Himself) and the third unaccompanied work of his entire career

Thelonious Alone in San Francisco

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Discover Thelonious Alone in San Francisco by Thelonious Monk on Poll Winner Records. Reissued album with 5-star rating from DownBeat. Vinyl music exclusive.