I mean, it's hard work to play those eighty-eight
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Reporter:
Mr. Monk, you always wear different hats and caps in your concerts. Do they have an influence in your music? Thelonious Monk:
[laughs]
No. Maybe they do. I don't know. Reporter:
And do you think the piano has enough keys? Eighty-Eight, or do you want more or less? Thelonious Monk:
I mean, it's hard work to play those eighty-eight
Mr. Monk, you always wear different hats and caps in your concerts. Do they have an influence in your music? Thelonious Monk:
[laughs]
No. Maybe they do. I don't know. Reporter:
And do you think the piano has enough keys? Eighty-Eight, or do you want more or less? Thelonious Monk:
I mean, it's hard work to play those eighty-eight
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Mr Monk you always wear different hats and caps
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in your concerts
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Do they have an influence in your music
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No
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That's a good question
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Maybe they do I don't know
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Do you think the piano has enough keys 88
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Do you want more or less
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Uh I mean it's hard work to play those 88
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Movie Summary
A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Sphere Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.
