“It can't be any new note. When you look at the keyboard, all the notes are there already. But if you mean a note enough, it will sound different. You got to pick the notes you really mean!”
Quote by Thelonious Monk
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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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