Thelonious Monk on the cover of Time magazine

Throwback Thursday: Thelonious Monk's Time Magazine Cover

On February 28th, 1964, Thelonious Monk graced the cover of Time Magazine. The essay within, “The Loneliest Monk” by Barry Farrell, reinforces the imagery of the cover – painting monk as a mysteriously dark, but brilliant innovator.

To read the article published 55 years ago today.

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