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Straight, No Chaser The Life And Genius Of Thelonious Monk  Leslie
GourseSchirmer Books, 1998 Paperback. 358pp. b&w illustrations £10.99  In
this, the first, full-length biography of the legendary pianist/composer
in English, Leslie Gourse tells the story of the tragic life and creative
genius of Thelonious Monk. Based on scores of interviews with his family,
friends, and compatriots, along with voluminous research, this book gives
the reader insights into the elusive and often eccentric personality of
the composer of such jazz standards as Round Midnight, Rhythm-a-ning,
Misterioso, Blue Monk, and dozens more. It paints a vivid picture
of the difficulties faced by a serious jazz performer in the 1950s and
1960s, who had to battle to overcome racism to make his mark as a musician.
Beautifully illustrated with rare photographs, this promises to be the
standard biography of the legendary jazz pianist.
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