Thelonious Monk
Iconic American jazz pianist and composer, renowned as a founding father of bebop and one of the most unique and influential figures in jazz history.Monk developed his highly idiosyncratic style in the 1940s New York jazz scene, pioneering bebop alongside figures like Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. Known for his dissonant harmonies, complex rhythms, percussive attack, and unpredictable improvisations, he composed enduring jazz standards. Despite initial critical misunderstanding and peri...