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Thelonious Monk Poster
by Lynda Payton
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Thelonious Monk poster by Lynda Payton. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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(October 10, 1917[3] – February 17, 1982) was an American jazz pianist and composer. Monk had a unique improvisational style and made numerous... more
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(October 10, 1917[3] – February 17, 1982) was an American jazz pianist and composer. Monk had a unique improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire, including "'Round Midnight", "Blue Monk", "Straight, No Chaser" "Ruby, My Dear", "In Walked Bud", and "Well, You Needn't". Monk is the second-most recorded jazz composer after Duke Ellington, which is particularly remarkable as Ellington composed more than 1,000 pieces, whereas Monk wrote about 70.[4]
His compositions and improvisations feature dissonances and angular melodic twists, and are consistent with Monk's unorthodox approach to the piano, which combined a highly percussive attack with abrupt, dramatic use of silences and hesitations.
He was renowned for his distinctive style in suits, hats, and sunglasses. He was also noted for an idiosyncratic habit observed at times during performances: while the other musicians in the band continued playing, he would stop, stand up fro...
About Lynda Payton
About The Artist - Lynda Payton, a fourth generation photographer, has been creating fine art imagery for 10 years. Her works have been on display in the U.S. and abroad. Her first work was introduced at The Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington D.C, which was presented by the Ambassador of Haiti. Also her work has been displayed The Ladybird Art Exhibit in London, England, The Fredrick Douglas Maritime Museum, Baltimore, Maryland, The Community Foundation Organization, Solo exhibition at the Public Play House in Washington D.C., The Luis Peralta Gallery, Washington D.C. Ms. Payton has also been selected for a commissioned art piece to be painted for The City of Washington D.C. by International award winning Master Painter Luis...
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