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Straight, No Chaser: The Life and Genius of Thelonious Monk

Straight, No Chaser: The Life and Genius of Thelonious Monk

Paperback (01 Dec 1998)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Biography of the legendary pianist/composer. Based on scores of interviews with family and friends, the book gives rare insights into the elusive personality of this legendary hero of jazz.

About the Publisher

Omnibus Press

Over the succeeding decades Omnibus has published many best-selling definitive biographies on most of pop and most of rock's greatest superstars. Previous titles include Morrissey & Marr: The Severed Alliance by Johnny Rogan, The Dark Story of Eminem by Nick Hasted, Dear Boy: The Life Of Keith Moon by Tony Fletcher, Catch A Fire: The Life of Bob Marley by Timothy White, Little Girl Blue: The Life Of Karen Carpenter by Randy L. Schmidt, Under The Ivy: The Life & Music Of Kate Bush by Graeme Thomson, Muse: Out of this World (updated edition) by Mark Beaumont - all of which are regularly cited by magazines, fans and critics alike as being amongst the finest music artist related biographies ever published.

Book information

ISBN: 9780825672293
Publisher: Schirmer Books
Imprint: Omnibus Press
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 360
Weight: 544g
Height: 230mm
Width: 154mm
Spine width: 22mm