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Composer of the Week

Thelonious Monk (1917-1982)

Episode 1: Beginnings

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod and Brian Priestley begin their exploration of the life and work of jazz legend Thelonious Monk, beginning with a look at his influences and early collaborations. Show more

Composer of the Week

Thelonious Monk (1917-1982)

Episode 2: The 1950s and 1960s

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod and Brian Priestley continue their exploration of the life of jazz composer and pianist Thelonious Monk, focusing on Monk's work during the 1950s and 60s. Show more

Composer of the Week

Thelonious Monk (1917-1982)

Episode 3: Album focus - Brilliant Corners

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod and Brian Priestley discuss Thelonious Monk's classic album Brilliant Corners. Released in 1956, it soon secured a place as one of Monk's finest achievements. Show more

Composer of the Week

Thelonious Monk (1917-1982)

Episode 4: The 1960s and 1970s

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod and Brian Priestley look at the late 1950s to the 1970s, a period when Thelonious Monk's reputation blossomed, at home in New York, and internationally. Show more

Composer of the Week

Thelonious Monk (1917-1982)

Episode 5: Album focus - Underground

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod and Brian Priestley conclude their exploration of the life of jazz composer and pianist Thelonious Monk with a focus on one of his great albums, Underground. Show more