Straight, no chaserrecorded july 23, 1951 blue note 1589, 1511, it is only the second blues monk recordedmisterioso being the first. Transpose printable jazz composition or download, save as pdf. By thelonious monk, jeff arnold, kenny clarke digital sheet music to download. A product of monks first session as a leader, thelonious is. Epistrophy by thelonious monk on amazon music page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1.
Epistrophy composition, a jazz standard composed by thelonious monk and kenny clarke in 1941. Epistrophe, the repetition of the same word or words at the end of successive phrases. Thelonious monk epistrophy sheet music leadsheet in c. In an earlierincarnation it was called fly right, and it was trumpeter cootie williams theme song. Includes an high quality pdf file to download instantly. Tranposable music notes for sheet music by thelonious monk kenny clarke. Download and print epistrophy sheet music for piano solo by thelonious monk from sheet music direct. Monk first recorded it at a 1948 blue note session, and went on to record it 24 times. Epistrophy live version by thelonious monk on amazon music. Kelley spent 14 years on a new book, which some are calling the definitive work on a jazz legend.
Many melodies are written creatively over blues or rhythm changes, while others are distinct originals or lyrical ballads. Epistrophy charlie rouse album, a 1988 album by charlie rouse. A guide to help you play better jazz piano by ron drotos history and overview. This was an exciting time, though, as monk, clarke, and others were developing a new style that brought new. Epistrophy thelonious monk epistrophy was monk s theme song. Epistrophy by thelonious monk kenny clarke digital sheet. Worth buying, though, as it is written by a genuine fan of monk and the whole jazz scene.
The complete 1957 riverside recordings by thelonious monk. Thelonious monk epistrophy sheet music pdf notes, chords. Sadly, many people who listened to monk and coltrane in the early 1960s, as they slowly rose to jazz prominence, probably never heard these incredible rediscovered recordings. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. Epistrophy for voice and other instruments, intermediate voice sheet music. Clarke called it fly right or fly rite, it was called iambic pentameter, and known, too, as simply the theme since it was used by mintons house band to open and close a set. Epistrophy thelonious monk, thelonious monk septet. I never heard anyone make the piano sound the way that he did. Music notes for sheet music by thelonious monk kenny clarke. Thelonious was the middle child, with an older sister, marion born in 191 5, and younger brother, thomas born in 19 19. Epistrophyone of monks earliest compositions, it was cowritten with drummer kenny clarke and went by various names. In this video tutorial, i teach you how to play an intermediate level arrangement of epistrophy by thelonious monk and kenny clarke. Back then, in the different world of 1961, they at least had the jawdropping, but unfortunately all too brief, thelonious monk with john coltrane. Many of monk s compositions, including round midnight, 52nd street theme, epistrophy, and straight no chaser, have become jazz standards.
Song information for epistrophy thelonious monk on allmusic. I remember playing along with it and being fascinated by the odd way monk played the piano. Thelonious sphere monk october 10, 1917february 17, 1982 was a jazz pianist and composer known for his unique improvisational style and many contributions to the standard jazz repertoire. Jazz piano collection thelonious monk below are recordings and pdf transcriptions from a thelonious monk transcription book which is seemingly impossible to purchase. The life and times of an american original thelonious monk quartet with john coltrane at carnegie hall oxford studies in recorded jazz. Primary and secondary documents my new yorker culture desk essay think of monk is a welledited aerial view. Download and print sheet music or learn how to play online. Shop and buy the best of thelonious monk sheet music. The best of thelonious monk by thelonious monk softcover. The composition which is cocredited to drummer kenny clarke ultimately spanned monk s entire performance career. Stream thelonious monk, a playlist by christian asplund from desktop or your mobile device. Thelonious monk composed the jazz standard epistrophy, often considered his signature tune, in 1942.
Thelonious monk is a jazz pianist and composer, arguably the greatest jazz musicians of all time, he is usually. Its angular and slightly discordant style show a break with previous jazz forms, as well as with contemporaneous bebop composers. Epistrophy composition, a jazz standard composed by thelonious monk and kenny clarke in 1941 epistrophy ran blake album, a 1991 album by ran blake. In a new biography, thelonious monk minus the myth. His music is intensely rhythmic and often humorous. In their honor, heres a heap of information about round midnight, a bedrock. Epistrophy from the jazz pianists ultimate guide to the. What improvisational techniques were employed by thelonious. Thelonious monk songs for all instruments and levels. The tune, which monk actually cowrote with drummer kenny clarke, was written in.
In walked bud epistrophy theme live recorded on july 9 thelonious monk quartet. Monk epistrophy sheet music for piano solo pdfinteractive. Thelonious monks composition epistrophy can give us a musical glimpse of the very beginning of bebop. The melody is partly borrowed from charlie shavers pastel blue. Thelonious monk and john coltrane, two of the biggest giants of jazz. Thelonious monk epistrophy sheet music notes, chords.
Epistrophy for guitar solo, intermediate guitar sheet music. While our library facilities are closed until further notice, library staff are available to assist faculty and students with accessing our rich set of digital resources and online services. Epistrophy bill frisell to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Thelonious monk, american pianist and composer who was among the first creators of modern jazz. Thelonious monk monk s music 1957 amazing piano jazz songs theunforgettablestv. Thelonious monk and john coltrane epistrophy youtube. By thelonious monk real book with lyrics digital sheet music to download. Monk, coltrane thelonious monk with john coltrane amazon. Epistrophy has an interesting place in thelonious monk s voluminous catalogue. Thelonious monk epistrophy sheet music piano solo in a. What follows is a ramble though the underbrush of musicianly detail, stuff i thought about while working on the general audience essay. As the pianist in the band at mintons playhouse, a nightclub in new york city, in the early 1940s, monk had great influence on the other musicians who later developed the bebop movement. Choose from thelonious monk sheet music for such popular songs as round midnight, all the things you are, and blue monk. Epistrophy steve lacy album, a 1969 album by steve lacy.
For those that dont know the music of monk, this cd is a great place to start. Download and print epistrophy sheet music for voice and other instruments by thelonious monk real book with lyrics. Thelonious monk was an american jazz artist, pianist and composer, who is considered as one of the pioneers of the american jazz music. Thelonious monk epistrophy 4 versions free download as pdf file. Pdf download elvis my best man radio days rock n roll nights and my lifelong friendship with elvis pdf full ebook. What thelonious monks most famous composition owes to. Jazz piano collection thelonious monk thelonious monk. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps.
He concluded most, if not all of his appearances with at least a tuneonly perfonnance. The title epistrophy is not a word in any dictionary. It appears on several studio albums and is a constant in his live shows. Below are recordings and pdf transcriptions from a thelonious monk. The white patriarch james monk came to north carolina in a wave of migrants from scotland around 1770. While monk is often regarded as a founder of bebop, his playing style evolved away from the form. Epistrophy sheet music thelonious monk real book melody. Thelonious monk and dizzy gillespie were both born a century ago, in 1917.
Despite a title derived from the thelonious monk penned standard thats covered here, jazz is not an accurate description of morgan and frisells increasingly intrepid shared vision. The composition which is cocredited to drummer kenny clarke ultimately spanned monks entire performance career. This biography provides detailed information on his childhood, life, music career, achievements and timeline. Download thelonious monk epistrophy sheet music notes and chords for real book. Epistrophy composition, a jazz standard composed by thelonious monk. Epistrophy thelonious monk, thelonious monk septet song.
Epistrophy thelonious monk on allmusic 1998 a collection of live concert recordings from. But his daring use of dissonance and his unique piano style made him a controversial figure. Thelonious monk quartet thelonious monk quartet at. Epistrophy has an interesting place in thelonious monks voluminous catalogue. Download thelonious monk epistrophy sheet music notes and chords for piano. Versions of the tune appear on art blakeys jazz messengers with thelonious monk, and monk s blues. Thelonious sphere monk rocky mount, north carolina 10th october 1917 hartsdale, new york 17th february 1982 was a jazz pianist and composer. Bop 252 c 7 9 d7 9 d 7 9 e7 9 d 7 9 e7 9 c 7 9 d7 9 f m7 f m7 b7 6 c 7 d7 d 7 9 e7 9 c 7 9 d7 9 to coda c 7 9 d7 9 coda g 11 7 a b a 1 epistrophy thelonious monk. Thelonious monk by christian asplund free listening on. Thelonious monk biography childhood, life achievements.
Dec 29, 2009 in a new biography, thelonious monk minus the myth robin d. Im looking specifically for the principles of improvisation as demonstrated by charlie parker and thelonious monk, the fathers of bebop. Licensed to virtual sheet music by hal leonard publishing company. Thelonious monk 1917 was not only the most cerebral pianist to enter the history of jazz music but also the greatest composer of the bebop era. Monk starts the bridge by once again paraphrasing its melody. Like misterioso, straight, no chaser is not like other blues in that the melody breaks with the typical fourbar phrasing and extends beyond the bar line. Thelonious monk composed the jazz standard epistrophy, often considered his signature.
Epistrophy for piano solo, intermediate piano sheet music. I realize my opinion may be controversial but i see dizzy gillespie as the foremost promoter of bebop, not one of the inventors, a view i share with monk. Hard bop, piano jazz thelonious monk greatest hits. Here are 10 frequently played monk tunes to start with that will give you a solid foundation. Download monk misteriously by thelonious monk emusic. Versions of the tune appear on art blakeys jazz messengers with thelonious monk, and monks blues. Check out epistrophy live version by thelonious monk on amazon music.
Print and download epistrophy sheet music by thelonious monk arranged for piano. Born thelonious sphere monk on october 10, 1917 in rocky mount, north carolina. What thelonious monk s most famous composition owes to dizzy gillespie. The first jazz cd i owned was the thelonious monk ken burns compilation. Print and download lead sheets for epistrophy by thelonious monk in c major.
Monk epistrophy sheet music real book with lyrics pdf. Monk s birth certificate lists his father as an ice puller, and his mother as a. Thelonious monk died from a stroke in february of 1982. The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. Taken from the notable thanksgiving jazz benefit concert in 1957 which also featured the likes of billie holiday and dizzy gillespie, blue note ume reissue this classic thelonious monk quartet recording on double vinyl to commemorate the albums 60th anniversary. Epistrophy 1942 and the immortal round about midnight 1944 were composed for the orchestra of cootie williams, i mean you 1946 for coleman hawkins band. The tune, which monk actually cowrote with drummer kenny clarke, was written in 1941, well before any true bebop was recorded. Thelonious grandfather, erich jarvis a neu robiologist at duke whose mother, valeria monk, was a cousin, and pam monk kelley an educator in connecticut, whose father conley monk was a first cousin, some of thelonious monk s roots emerge. Williams had already recorded monk s epistrophy in 1942, with a band that also featured guy. Epistrophy ran blake album, a 1991 album by ran blake. Thelonious monk composed over 70 compositions, all imbued with his distinct compositional style. Thelonious grandfather, erich jarvis a neu robiologist at duke whose mother, valeria monk, was a cousin, and pam monk kelley an educator in connecticut, whose father conley monk was a first cousin, some of thelonious monks roots emerge.
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