Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original -- with Robin Kelley

Thelonious Monk:
The Life and Times of an American Original

A book signing, conversation, and music performance with Robin D.G. Kelley (University of Southern California) and composer/pianist Randy Weston

Prize-winning historian Robin Kelley will discuss his most recent book, Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original (Simon and Schuster, 2009), the first book on the pianist and composer based on exclusive access to the Monk family papers and private recordings. In addition, Professor Kelley will explore Monk's legacy in words and music with pianist and composer Randy Weston.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 7:30 pm
Dwyer Cultural Center
258 St. Nicholas Ave at 123rd Street
Free and open to the public

Presented by the Columbia/Harlem Jazz Project, with support from the Office of the President, Columbia University

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