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“I was playing birthday parties. House-rent parties where they used to sell whisky during prohibition.”

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Thelonious Monk
Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk, born on October 10, 1917, was an influential jazz pianist, composer, and arranger from the United States. Known for his unique musical style and innovative composition techniques, Monk has had a profound impact on the development of jazz music. more

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