Thelonious Monk and the Tentet in rehearsal, 1959

Monk at Town Hall

Fishko Files | Oct 11, 2017

This week marks the centenary of the birth of Thelonious Monk. In this archival episode from the Jazz Loft Radio Series, WNYC’s Sara Fishko explores the chemistry between Monk and Hall Overton leading up to their legendary 1959 performance at New York’s Town Hall. (Produced in 2009)

To hear more episodes from the Jazz Loft Radio Series, visit wnyc.org.

For more on Monk, revisit our 2007 episode featuring Jason Moran.
"Moran on Monk"

 

Fishko Files with Sara Fishko

Assistant Producer: Olivia Briley
Mix Engineer: Wayne Shulmister
Editor: Karen Frillmann

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