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Re: Happy Birthday Thelonious Monk

atv tires — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:21:32 -0000

Happy b day monk, i cant wait for the new season its going to be monkulitious!

Re: Happy Birthday Thelonious Monk

Peter Ricci — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:38:13 -0000

P.S. I apologize for the mistype--I meant "Dear Jason."

Re: Happy Birthday Thelonious Monk

Peter Ricci — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:37:36 -0000

Dear Jazzbo,

Nice entry on Monk! My name is Peter Ricci, and I am a college and writer who is currently contributing to an upstart online magazine called ‘Too Shy to Stop,’ which focuses on culture and the arts.

I came across your entry, as it would turn out, while conducting research for an essay on Monk! I specifically look at the history and characteristics behind Monk, and argue that he personified all of the grandest traditions of jazz as an American art form.

So, check it out here (http://tooshytostop.wordpress.com/2008/11/18/th...) and leave a comment! I think you’ll enjoy it, and I always love to read input from readers.

Sincerely,

Peter Ricci

Re: Happy Birthday Thelonious Monk

kathleenmaher — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:42:10 -0000

This is good news, Jason. I am long overdue for a dose of Monk. He always makes me feel happier.