“At first I didn't understand what [Thelonious Monk] was doing, but I went back again, and what I can say about Monk is that I heard ancient Africa in his music. When he played, it was like a ballet. He captured the sound of the universe. Monk could take a triad, a simple chord, and make it sound dissonant. I'm sure that element he had in his piano was part of the two years he spent traveling with his mother in gospel music in the tent shows.”
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Randy Weston
Randy Weston is a jazz pianist known for his unique musical style and fusion of African music. Born on April 6, 1926, he was deeply influenced by African and jazz music from a young age, which is evident in his compositions. more
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