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Famous Thelonious Monk Quotes
“If you really understand the meaning of be-bop, you understand the meaning of freedom.”
“I don't have a definition of Jazz. You're just supposed to know it when you hear it.”
“Sometimes it's to your advantage for people to think you're crazy”
“A note can be as small as a pin or as big as the world, it depends on your imagination.”
“Those who want to know what sound goes into my music should come to NY and open their ears.”
“Just because you're not a drummer doesn't mean you don't have to keep time.”