Idiosyncratic pianist, composer, and arranger (1917–1982) who takes a place among the most innovative and influential figures of modern jazz. Vintage program for a performance of the Thelonious Monk Quartet in Amsterdam on February 15, 1964, featuring a large image of Monk on the cover, 8.5 x 11, two pages, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Always, good luck, Thelonious Monk.” Affixed to an off-white 9 x 13.5 scrapbook page. Light scattered surface creases, otherwise fine condition. It was while on this tour Monk appeared on the February 28, 1964, issue of Time magazine, featured in an article by Barry Farrell entitled ‘The Loneliest Monk.’ A fantastic example of one of jazz’s toughest signatures. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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