Episode 347: The Music of Thelonious Monk Part 2
This week we take a look at some instances of one of Monk's favorite sounds, the whole-tone scale. This was a prominent sound in Monk's music and we talk about how he changes the chords to create space for this important sound in the jazz language.
The 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast
February 10, 202311m 6s
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Show Notes
This week we take a look at some instances of one of Monk's favorite sounds, the whole-tone scale. This was a prominent sound in Monk's music and we talk about how he changes the chords to create space for this important sound in the jazz language.
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