Thomas Fitterling, in Thelonious Monk: His Life and Music(1997), points out that Monk's middle name, "Sphere," derives from his maternal grandmother, Sphere Batts. Not a hipster's cool affectation, "Sphere" was part of Monk's given name according to family documents.
Thelonious Monk's birth name is Monk, Thelonious Sphere.
Adrian Monk was married to Trudy Monk for seven years before her death in 1997.
The name for a new monk is a novice. For the men who are discerning and who live in the community, they are called postulants.
Gibby's real name is Noah Monk.
Yes. Her name is Desiree.
Thelonius Monk is a musician.
On the Town - 2007 A Tribute Thelonius Monk 1-1 was released on: USA: 1 June 2007
Thelonious Monk's birth name is Monk, Thelonious Sphere.
"Around Midnight" by Thelonius Monk. See the Related Link.
Thelonious Sphere Monk was a jazz musician who is often regarded as a founder of bebop
Thelonious Sphere Monk was a widely renowned American pianist and composer. He was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on October 10, 1917 and died at the age of 64.
Thelonious Monk's daughter, Barbara Monk, passed away in 1984 due to complications related to a brain aneurysm. She had been diagnosed with the condition earlier, and her death was a tragic loss for her family. Barbara was known for her artistic talents and her contributions to the arts, but her life was cut short at a young age.
Thelonius Monk was a legendary jazz pianist and one of the greats of American Music. His wildly creative improvisational style established standards in the jazz medium still being used today. His contributions included "Epistrophy", "'Round Midnight", "Blue Monk", "Straight, No Chaser" and "Well, You Needn't". He is the second most recorded jazz composer after Duke Ellington.
Allan Monk's birth name is Allan James Monk.
Art Monk's birth name is Monk, James Arthur.
Terence Monk's birth name is Henry Terence Monk.
An abbot is the name of the head monk.