Thelonious Sphere Monk [3] (/ θ ə ˈ l oʊ n i ə s / October 10, 1917 – February 17, 1982) was an American jazz pianist and composer. He had a unique improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire, including " 'Round Midnight ", " Blue Monk ", " Straight, No Chaser ", " Ruby, My Dear ", " In Walked ... More @Wikipedia
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