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THELONIOUS MONK 1917-1982

Jazz pianist, composer, and architect of bebop. Wrote “’Round Midnight” (1944). Born 1 mile S.

E-119Edgecombe County

Where it stands. US 64 Business (East Thomas Street) at North Washington Street in Rocky Mount

Writers, artists and musicians
Interviewer: What other interests do you have? Monk: Life in general. Interviewer: What do you do about it? Monk: Keep breathing. Interviewer: What do you think the purpose of life is? Monk: To die.
Thelonious MonkInterview in DownBeat magazine (October 28, 1971)The subject of this marker, in their own words. Carolina Quotes record

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