*Yasiin Bey — formally known as rapper Mos Def — has decided that he wants no part of a new Thelonious Monk biopic after learning the estate of the late jazz artist disapproves of the project. As ...

This week, I had pleasure of welcoming John Beasleyto KCRW’s studios to talk about his cool new project, Monk’estra Vol. 1, which celebrates the music of Thelonious Sphere Monk. Monk, like Charlie ...

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As jazz gears up for its second century of new sounds and lively improvisation, there couldn't be a better time to re-appreciate the eccentric genius of pianist and composer Thelonious Sphere Monk.

SAN FRANCISCO - With his songs characterized by melodic dissonance and playful rhythmic and improvisational nature, Thelonious Monk helped define the challenging, almost rebellious, nature of jazz ...