(Piano Solo). Features easy solo arrangements of 16 classics from the legendary Thelonious Monk: Blue Monk * I Mean You * Jackie-ing * Light Blue * Misterioso * Straight, No Chaser * Think of One * Two Timer * Ugly Beauty * more.

(Artist Books). The music of Thelonious Monk is among the most requested of any jazz composer, but accurate lead sheets and sources have never been widely available until now. This folio has 70 of the master composer/pianist's most familiar pieces, as well as a number of obscure and unrecorded tunes, in easy-to-read versions. Includes counterlines and ensemble parts for many pieces, as well as bass-lines and piano voicings where applicable. Also includes a biography, a glossary, and a definitive discography of the compositions in the book. Titles include: Ask Me Now * Bemsha Swing * Blue Monk * Blue Sphere * Boo Boo's Birthday * Bright Mississippi * Brilliant Corners * Bye-Ya * Crepuscule With Nellie * Criss Cross * 52nd Street Theme * Functional * Gallop's Gallop * Hackensack * I Mean You * In Walked Bud * Jackie-ing * Let's Cool One * Little Rootie Tootie * Misterioso * Monk's Mood * Nutty * Off Minor * Pannonica * Played Twice * Rhythm-a-ning * 'Round Midnight * Ruby, My Dear * Straight No Chaser * Thelonious * Well You Needn't * and 39 more.

The first full biography of Thelonious Monk, written by a brilliant historian, with full access to the family's archives and with dozens of interviews.

This book explores Monk's earliest years growing up in North Carolina, his heyday as a composer/bandleader, and the twilight of his career. The author analyzes Monk's recorded legacy, from his first dates with Coleman Hawkins in 1944 to the 1971 London sessions with Art Blakey and Al McKibbon.

(Piano Solo Songbook). A thorough collection of beautiful classic jazz piano solos featuring standards in any jazz artist's repertoire. Non-jazz pianists will also find these well-thought out arrangements very beneficial. Includes: Afternoon in Paris * Birdland * C-Jam Blues * Django * Dolphin Dance * Giant Steps * I Hear a Rhapsody * In Walked Bud * Killer Joe * Line for Lyons * Moonlight in Vermont * Moten Swing * A Night in Tunisia * Night Train * On Green Dolphin Street * Shiny Stockings * So What * Song for My Father * Up Jumped Spring * West Coast Blues * Yardbird Suite * and more.

(Artist Transcriptions). Now the intermediate-level pianist can play and study the music of this jazz giant! This collection includes 14 tunes Monk made great, arranged by T.S. Monk band member Ronnie Mathews. Songs include: Brilliant Corners * Criss Cross * Hackensack * Pannonica * 'Round Midnight * Thelonious * Well You Needn't * and more. Also includes a biography, discography, performance notes and more.

(Fake Book). Features 44 signature songs from this jazz piano genius, all in the famous Real Book style! Includes: Audrey * Blue Pearl * Borderick * Bouncing with Bud * Bud on Bach * Burt Covers Bud * Buster Rides Again * Celia * Cleopatra's Dream * Comin' Up * Crossin' the Channel * Dance of the Infidels * Danceland * Down with It * Dry Soul * Duid Deed * Dusk in Saudi * Elogie * Fantasy in Blue * The Fruit * Get It * Gettin' There * Hallucinations * I'll Keep Loving You * In the Mood for a Classic * John's Abbey * Jump City * Keepin' in the Groove * Marmalade * Midway * Monopoly * Oblivion * Parisian Thoroughfare * Scene Changes * So Sorry Please * Strictly Confidential * Sub City * Tempus Fugit * Time Waits * Topsy Turvey * Un Poco Loco * Wail * Webb City * Willow Grove (Willow Groove).