Monk, Thelonious

Larry Appelbaum, Who Found Jazz Treasure in the Archives, Dies at 67

He helped turn the Library of Congress into a leading center for research on the history of jazz, and made some surprising discoveries of his own.

By Clay Risen

Jazz Monk, Thelonious

Five Minutes That Will Make You Love Thelonious Monk

We asked Jon Batiste, Arooj Aftab, Mary Halvorson and others to share their favorites.

By Marcus J. Moore

Documentary Films and Programs Gomis, Alain Monk, Thelonious Paris (France) Rewind & Play (Movie)

‘Rewind & Play’ Review: Thelonious Monk Dazzles Even When an Interview Falls Flat

Alain Gomis’s documentary uses rushes from a 1969 French TV interview to make a smart indictment of music industry bias and offer viewers a subtle tribute to Monk.

By Lisa Kennedy

Documentary Films and Programs Gomis, Alain Monk, Thelonious Paris (France) Rewind & Play (Movie)

‘Rewind & Play’ Review: Thelonious Monk Dazzles Even When an Interview Falls Flat

Alain Gomis’s documentary uses rushes from a 1969 French TV interview to make a smart indictment of music industry bias and offer viewers a subtle tribute to Monk.

By Lisa Kennedy