The composition is a key entry in monks original repertoire, establishing itself relatively early on the genius of modern music, vol. By the time he recorded his debut as a band leader, in 1947, round midnight was wellknown, and other monk. Round midnight thelonious monk jazz piano solo arrangement synthesia tutorial. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the. But, youll need more than a slimmed down lead sheet to understand the finer details and. Round midnight, thelonious monk, thelonious monk the composer, 1968, c m. Jazz standards songs and instrumentals round midnight. It marks monk as being from somewhere other than wherever be happens to be, his offbeat accent, the odd way he puts something different in. I include image files for both pages of the original key of b transcription, as well as pdf for the transposedtob flat version. Print and download lead sheets for round midnight composed by thelonious monk in gb major transposable. A couple of concertos with the piano in the midst of horns like round midnight and thelonious remain compelling and. If youre looking for the round midnight lead sheet, youve come to the right place. Monk is the most important composer to emerge from the bebop revolution of the 40s.
Includes an high quality pdf file to download instantly. Round midnight aka round about midnight and grand finalecertainly the most recorded thelonious monk song of all time, monk was not the first to record it. From round midnight to blue monk to lesser known tunes like crisscross and reflections, the canon of monk s compositions are required reading for your jazz piano journey. Thelonious monk round midnight sheet music leadsheet. Contains printable sheet music plus an interactive, downloadable digital sheet music file. The song is sometimes incorrectly called round about midnight, as miles davis used this as the title of his 1957 columbia records album round about midnight that included a version based on dizzy gillespies arrangement.
The white patriarch james monk came to north carolina in a wave of migrants from scotland around 1770. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. The greatest example of powell playing monk is almost certainly the round midnight with bird from one night at birdland. This month, we pick things up at the second ending of my piano arrangement. Thelonious monks compositions as recorded by thelonious monk created date. It is believed that williams may have changed the composition slightly but regardless, his name remains on the. Nov 01, 20 round midnight is a tune written by the great innovative pianist thelonious monk. It is thought that monk originally composed the song sometime in 1940 or 1941. Round midnight piano solo by thelonious monk digital. Round midnight for jazz quartet, blue monk, blue monk, in walked bud, ruby my dear. Widely considered as one of the most important musicians in jazz he is one of only five jazz musicians to be featured on the cover of time monk had a unique improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the.
This month i present part two of my article on reimagining jazz standards. Thelonious monk probably wrote round midnight in 1938, though nobody knows for sure. Sam stephenson silence one of monk s languages, everything he says laced with it, silence a thick brogue anybody hears when monk speaks the other tongues he. Immediately after your purchase, you will receive an email with links to your pdf, mp3 and musicxml files. I include image files for both pages of the original key of b transcription, as well as pdf for. Throughout my music education, i didnt play round midnight that often. However, harry colomby claims that monk may have written an early version around 1936 at the age of 19 with the title grand finale. Round midnight is actually the most widely recorded jazz standard written by a jazz. Round midnight is a 1944 composition by pianist thelonious monk that quickly became a jazz standard and has been recorded by a wide variety of artists. Cootie williamss orchestra recorded it in 1944 and used it as their theme song.
Print and download round midnight piano solo sheet music. Round midnight is thelonious monks most famous composition. We are particularly interested in how monk has been constructed by critics, fans, writers, visual artists, the music industry, the media, etc. Musicnotes pro plus members save 15% plus get pdfs included in every available key. From round midnight to blue monk to lesser known tunes like crisscross and reflections, the canon of monks compositions are required reading for your jazz piano journey.
Thelonious monk round midnight for jazz quartet midi file. Monk more than any other major figure in bebop, was, and remains, an original1 monk s life can be categorized into three periods. Round midnight thelonious monk 1947 by jazzbeat free. Thelonious monk round midnight sheet music piano solo. Widely considered as one of the most important musicians in jazz he is one of only five jazz musicians to be featured on the cover of time monk had a unique improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire. Thelonious monk round midnight sheet music for piano download. The notes are extensive, and the selected discography and videography are particularly good. A total of 3 midi tracks were detected in thelonious monk round midnight. Sheet music round midnight by thelonious monk, as perf herbie hancock. We have the sheet music and midi files if you need them. Round midnight for organ, intermediate sheet music. Round midnight is a tune written by the great innovative pianist thelonious monk.
Thelonious monk round about midnight 1946 music video. Thelonious monk s compositions as recorded by thelonious monk created date. Below are recordings and pdf transcriptions from a thelonious monk transcription book which is seemingly impossible to purchase. The song thelonious monk round midnight for jazz quartet is professional recreation. In monk s early period he toured the us playing gospel music, and found. In monks early period he toured the us playing gospel music, and found. Monk, was a cousin, and pam monk kelley an educator in connecticut, whose father conley monk was a first cousin, some of thelonious monk s roots emerge. Thelonious monk round midnight sheet music leadsheet in. Thelonious monk round midnightdocuments thelonious.
Round midnight thelonious monk on allmusic 1998 there is really no one quite like thelonious monk. Thelonious monk midi files download download midi files. This track aka round bout midnight is among thelonious monks best known works and likewise has become a highly revered and time honoured jazz standard. There is really no one quite like thelonious monk in the whole history of jazz music. Tranposable music notes for pianovocalguitar chords only sheet music by thelonious monk bernie hanighen. These include evidence, blue monk, well you neednt, ask me now and round midnight. Round midnight music made famous by thelonious monk. Round midnight is the mostrecorded jazz standard composed by a jazz musician. Theres a real dearth of accessible primary score documents in jazz, probably because the best music never really could be written down anyway. Round midnight composed by thelonious monk digital sheet music. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. In this score, i include image files for both pages of the original key of b transcription, as well as pdf for the transposedtob flat version. Thelonious monk round midnight sheet music piano solo in. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most.
Jazz piano collection thelonious monk thelonious monk. Monk, was a cousin, and pam monk kelley an educator in connecticut, whose father conley monk was a first cousin, some of thelonious monks roots emerge. Thelonious sphere monk rocky mount, north carolina 10th october 1917 hartsdale, new york 17th february 1982 was a jazz pianist and composer. But, youll need more than a slimmed down lead sheet to understand the finer details and architecture underlying monk s tunes. A version recorded by monk s quintet was added to the grammy hall of fame in 1993. It was early in his career when monk was composing in obscurity. Dave wolpe sets this timeless and beautiful cootie williams and thelonious monk classic as a flugelhorn feature. Here is a summary of the detected tracks in the file. Sheet music round midnight by thelonious monk, as perf herbie hancock you are about to order a partial song. A few years later, trumpeter cootie williams composed the b section for a big band arrangement. This product is available worldwide leadsheets typically only contain the lyrics, chord symbols and melody line of a song and are rarely more than one page in length. We take a look at monks approach to rhythmic displacement, chord voicing and his unique style of comping. It was composed and performed often by thelonious monk.
But within a few years, monk would emerge as a great jazz innovator, among those responsible for the birth of bebop in the 1940s. A computer printer is required to print out sheet music. His compositional style, much like his odd, fractured and angular piano playing, was deceptively simple and repetitive, full of endlessly circular progressions that seemed to almost intersect themselves at whim, ending up more like auditory puzzle boxes than anything resembling a jazz standard. Monk claims that he composed round midnight when he was 18 and eight years later, cootie williams recorded it with his orchestra. Round midnight thelonious monk free download as pdf file. Nov 29, 2017 practice tip thelonious monk composed the a section of round midnight at the age of 19 and called it grand finale. Benjamin givan, thelonious monks pianism pdf givan kind of blew my mind with the suggestion that the jarring. Last month we examined the a section through the first ending of my solo piano arrangement of thelonious monks song round midnight. He also talks at length about the miles davis recording of round midnight and discussions between monk and davis. Round midnight is one of those jazz standards that youve heard of, but arent 100% sure how the tune goes. Print and download in pdf or midi round midnight thelonious monk. Download round midnight swissjazz book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. Monk more than any other major figure in bebop, was, and remains, an original1 monks life can be categorized into three periods. This course explores 20th century cultural history through the music, ideas, and image of pianistcomposer thelonious monk.
Written in the key of eb minor, the 6 flats in the key signature take some getting used to but the tune contains lots of interesting chord changes and harmonic movements. This midi file for round midnight is a twotrack right handleft. Read online round midnight swissjazz book pdf free download link book now. A version recorded by monks quintet was added to the grammy hall of fame in 1993. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Round midnight page 1 round midnight by thelonious monk transcribed by david t. Bb trumpet 4 round midnight 10 thelonious monk arr. Thelonious monk round midnight sheet music for piano. The band and soloist get to stretch out some in a double time interlude before returning to the lyrical ballad style. Round midnight swissjazz pdf book manual free download. E m9 cm7 5 fm7 5 b 7alt e m9 a 7 bm7 e7 b m7 e 7 a m7 d 7 e m9 a 7 cm7 5 b7 5 b 7sus4 1. Thelonious monks round midnight selected bibliography.