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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.
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What is the birth name of Thelonious Monk?
Thelonious Monk's birth name is Monk, Thelonious Sphere.
How long was Adrian Monk married?
Adrian Monk was married to Trudy Monk for seven years before her death in 1997.
What is the name of a young monk?
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.
What is gbby's real name?
Gibby's real name is Noah Monk.
Is Art Monk's wife black?
Yes. Her name is Desiree.
Was Thelonius Monk ordained?
Thelonius Monk is a musician.
What are the release dates for On the Town - 2007 A Tribute Thelonius Monk 1-1?
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What is the birth name of Thelonious Monk?
Thelonious Monk's birth name is Monk, Thelonious Sphere.
What was the most popular song in 1948?
"Around Midnight" by Thelonius Monk. See the Related Link.
Who is Thelonnius Monk?
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Who's Monk to jazz buffs?
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.
What is the birth name of Art Monk?
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Terence Monk's birth name is Henry Terence Monk.
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An abbot is the name of the head monk.
What is the birth name of Sophie Monk?
Sophie Monk's birth name is Sophie Charlene Akland Monk.
