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monk: see monasticism monasticism (mənăs`tĭsĭzəm, mō–) ..... Click the link for more information. . monk 1. a male member of a religious community bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience 2. a fancy pigeon having a bald pate and often large feathered feet Monk Thelonious (Sphere) . 1920--82, US jazz pianist and composer How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Thelonious Sphere Monk was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, in 1917, and "he made his escape," explains William Matthews in his poem "Well, You Needn't," "by turning himself into a genius" (36). Among them were John Gillespie who played trumpet, Charles Christopher Parker who played alto saxophone, and Thelonious Sphere Monk who played piano. yea thelonious sphere monk himself the hi priest ultimate hipster in his hi-holy hat pressed to the bone in a shiny slick suit of italian origin & longtoed shoes dancing |
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