Episode 8: Monk at Town Hall

In early 1959, a genuine stir was created in the loft -- even among the more seasoned jazz players -- when Thelonious Monk turned up to arrange his music and rehearse with the help of drummer Hall Overton. Monk and Overton had a rare chemistry, and the result of their labors made a little history on February 29th, when they took the stage at New York's Town Hall.

Episode 8 of the The Jazz Loft Radio Series podcast titled "Episode 8: Monk at Town Hall" was published on October 23, 2015 and runs 18 minutes.

October 23, 2015 ·18m · The Jazz Loft Radio Series

Summary

In early 1959, a genuine stir was created in the loft -- even among the more seasoned jazz players -- when Thelonious Monk turned up to arrange his music and rehearse with the help of drummer Hall Overton. Monk and Overton had a rare chemistry, and the result of their labors made a little history on February 29th, when they took the stage at New York's Town Hall.

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