Thelonious Monk is famous for his unique improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire.
Thelonious Monk Quartet playing at the Palais des Beaux-Arts, Brussels in 1963 - Part 1
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Watch legendary jazz pianist Chick Corea show off his improvisation skills in this 1982 concert. Considered one of the most accomplished jazz pianists, Chick Corea’s 6-decade career has left a lasting influence on the world of jazz. He won 27 Grammy’s for his compositions and arrangements and is credited with significantly influencing the worlds of free jazz, bebop, straight-ahead jazz, Latin jazz, and jazz fusion. In this live recording, Chick Corea performs four improvised variations of Thelonious Monk’s ‘’Round Midnight’. Just Chick and his Steinway.