Thelonious Monk: 'Round Midnight

A member of Edwin Lester's acclaimed Music in Motion series is this stunning release created to pay tribute to the legendary jazz composer and pianist Thelonious Monk. It is the second piece created by Edwin Lester to pay tribute to this legendary figure in the series. It depicts Monk at the piano performing. Thelonious Monk, born on October 10, 1917, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, is a significant figure in the world of jazz. His family moved to New York City when he was just a child, settling in the vibrant and culturally rich neighborhood of San Juan Hill. It was in this melting pot of music and culture that Monk's love for jazz began to flourish. He was largely self-taught on the piano, but his unique style was honed by the vibrant musical environment he was immersed in. Monk drew inspiration from the stride pianists of Harlem, gospel music from his church, and the rich sounds that filled his community. By his teens, he was performing in local clubs, and by the 1940s, he was pivo