Philadelphia is the birthplace of many great musicians, including one of the undisputed masters of the jazz piano: Kenny Barron ... This band focused on the music of Thelonious Monk and original ...

(SOUNDBITE OF BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET'S "THE WINDUP") MARSALIS: The piano player ... I said, well, I haven't met Thelonious Monk, either... MARTIN: (Laughter). MARSALIS: ...

The latest by jazz legend Branford Marsalis, "Belonging," is a full-album interpretation of the 1974 Keith Jarrett record of the same name.

He is often compared to Thelonious Monk, and his piano playing and compositions certainly do have ... of virtuosity that couldn't be included in any jazz curriculum. As a player he has capable not ...

The soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy did this for Thelonious ... and the cornet player Taylor Ho Bynum) to hone their own unconventional aesthetics. And a closing version of Monk’s “Trinkle ...

He’ll perform in a different setting each night, following up Thursday’s quintet gig with a solo piano show on Friday ... with a glorious take on Thelonious Monk’s brilliant “Well, You ...

Ted Daniel, Dave Douglas and Ingrid Jensen recognized for contributions to music and culture of NY New York State Senator Pete Harckham commemorated Jazz Appreciation Month on Saturday, Apr. 12, […] ...

Malian virtuoso Ballaké Sissoko has taken over the mantle of the greatest touring kora player ... and a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition.

Sonny Stitt plays “Everything Happens to Me” on saxophone, backed by Thelonious Monk on piano, Art Blakey on ... Josh Rojas is a sold player. No, he’s not a star or even the kind of player ...