Remembering the great Thelonious Monk who was born on this day in 1917. Known as one of the first creators of modern jazz, Monk’s music was known for its humorous, almost playful, quality.
His playing was percussive and sparse, often being described as “angular,” and he used complex and dissonant harmonies and unusual intervals and rhythms.
He was also one of the most prolific composers in the history of jazz. Many of his compositions, which were generally written in the 12-bar blues or the 32-bar ballad form, became jazz standards. Among his best-known works are “Well, You Needn’t,” “I Mean
You,” “Straight, No Chaser,” “Criss-Cross,” “Mysterioso,” “Epistrophy,” “Blue Monk,” and “ ’Round Midnight.”
Here, he is performing “Evidence” with Charlie Rouse on saxophone, John Ore on bass and Frankie Dunlop on drums live in Belgium, 1963.
RFK Jr said Russia was winning the war. Prighozin said Russia was losing it. I guess there’s just no way to tell who’s right until Prighozin accepts an invite to debate RFK on Joe Rogan’s podcast.
As a self-education project during lockdown I wanted to see if I could mimic a brand’s advertising style
Anyway, I made this, happy birthday Grimace or whatever