Thelonious Monk Quartet

Thelonious Monk Quartet was the small-group ensemble led by American pianist and composer Thelonious Monk. The group's music is rooted in bebop and modern jazz and is characterized by angular, often dissonant melodies, unconventional harmonies, a percussive and idiosyncratic piano touch, and rhythmic play that emphasizes space and silence. The quartet format showcased Monk's original compositions and close ensemble interplay.