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The Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center (Santa Monica, CA)
American jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk stands, more than 30 years after his death, as one of the true giants of the music world. In this show created especially for those too young to remember, pianist Eric Reed takes audiences on a journey through history and back again to inspire a love of classic American jazz music. Monk’s music featured dance rhythms, dissonant harmonies and wild and fun melodies that were a challenge even for the musicians in his band. Learn all about the roots of swing while becoming acquainted with one of the 20th century’s greatest musical contributors.
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