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Discovering Nc Jazz Legends Part 1: Thelonious Monk at The Jazz Room At The Stage Door Theater
Courtesy of Lonnie Davis | Posted on October 5, 2019
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Fri, October 18, 2019
12:00 pm
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In anticipation of a weekend of music, guest musician Ernest Turner becomes guest speaker to discuss with us the life and music of Thelonious Monk. Turner has spent several years performing Monk’s music, including the celebration of his 100th birthday in his hometown of Rocky Mount. At this pre-concert session, Turner shares what this unique musician means to the jazz community as we recognize Thelonious Monk’s 102nd birthday.
FREE and open to the community. You are welcome to bring a brown-bag lunch and enjoy this discussion over your lunch time.
This informative session is the first of a three-part “NC Jazz Legends” series funded by the generous support of the North Carolina Arts Council. Driven initially by The State of North Carolina’s proclamation of 2019 the Year of Music, this jazz series is part of an initiative called Come Hear NC. Come Hear NC is designed to celebrate North Carolinians groundbreaking contributions to music. ...