– First comprehensive study of Monk, one of the 20th century’s most original and influential creative artists, available in the States.
– Thoroughly revised and beautifully redesigned for American readers, including fifty studio, performance and personal photographs.
– Lively and authoritative biographical section reveals the public as well as the private life of this pivotal figure.
– Analysis of Monk both as a pianist and composer, by an established jazz critic and musician.
– Up-to-date narrative discography gives detailed descriptions of all Monk recordings currently available on record and CD. Gives readers the story behind the music.
– Fifty carefully selected photographs documenting the modern jazz movement.
– Complete and current catalog of Monk material, including video as well as CDs and rare recordings.
– Glossary of key jazz terminology.