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Portrait of Thelonious Monk, Minton's Playhouse, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
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Portrait of Thelonious Monk, Minton's Playhouse, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Thelonious Monk, Minton's Playhouse, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947
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This black and white portrait captures the enigmatic presence of Thelonious Monk as he sat at the piano in New York City's legendary jazz club, Minton's Playhouse, in September 1947. The photograph was taken by renowned jazz photographer William Paul Gottlieb, who brilliantly captured the essence of Monk's unique style and charisma. Monk, dressed in a sharp suit and donning dark sunglasses, gazes intently at the piano keys, lost in the moment as his fingers dance across the ivory and ebony surface. The smoky atmosphere of the club is palpable, adding to the sense of excitement and energy that surrounded Monk during this golden age of jazz. Thelonious Monk was a pioneering figure in American music, known for his innovative compositions and unconventional approach to piano playing. This portrait is a testament to his enduring influence on jazz music and the cultural heritage of Harlem and Manhattan in the 1940s.
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