"An absorbing study of a musician who was a unique performer and composer, and who has created music totally unlike anything heard before. Fitterling paints a revealing portrait of Monk, giving a detailed account of his life, his compositions, and, above all, the lasting effect he has had on so many musicians and jazz fans all over the world." - MARIAN McPARTLAND, host of Piano Jazz on National Public Radio

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