Thelonious Monk

Stone Temple Pilots: The Talented Mr. Ripoff

The new Stone Temple Pilots album, Shangri-LA DEE DA (Atlantic), begs the question: Can you teach a  read more »

Paul Motian Sans Piano

Drummer Paul Motian has worked himself into some of the most important piano jazz of the past three  read more »

Jason Moran's Soundtrack: Tech Stocks, Bartok and Monk

Pianist Jason Moran suggested we meet for coffee at the Angelika movie theater's cafe.  read more »

Rearranging Monk, Without the Weirdness

Thelonious Monk would have turned 80 on Oct. 10.  read more »