Thelonious Monk: His Life and Music

-- First comprehensive study of Monk, one of the 20th century's most original and influential creative artists, available in the States.-- Thoroughly revised and beautifully redesigned for American readers, including fifty studio, performance and personal photographs.-- Lively and authoritative biographical section reveals the public as well as the private life of this pivotal figure.-- Analysis of Monk both as a pianist and composer, by an established jazz critic and musician.-- Up-to-date narrative discography gives detailed descriptions of all Monk recordings currently available on record and CD. Gives readers the story behind the music.-- Fifty carefully selected photographs documenting the modern jazz movement.-- Complete and current catalog of Monk material, including video as well as CDs and rare recordings.-- Glossary of key jazz terminology.