Monk, Thelonious Sphere. (1917–1982)
Thelonious Monk's Necktie
Silk necktie in blue, white, brown and orange stripes, owned and worn by the legendary jazz pianist. Made by A. Sulka & Company. Very slight, almost imperceptible stain near the point; dry cleaner's tag still attached; overall in very fine condition. 52 inches long, 4 inches wide at widest point. Originally obtained from Guernsey's, who handled the sale of many of Monk's articles of clothing directly from the family at their historic 2005 Jazz at Lincoln Center Auction. Thelonious Monk’s son, T.S. Monk, gave a short speech at the start of the sale and the present tie was given by him directly to the auctioneer while selecting items for the sale. Sold together with a signed letter of provenance, attesting to the above.The influential American jazz pianist, composer and arranger Thelonious Monk had a highly unique improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire, including "Epistrophy", "'Round Midnight", "Blue Monk", "Straight, No Chaser" and "Well, You Needn't." Considered one of the most important, and eccentric, figures in modern jazz, he spent most of his life in New York City, playing in nightclubs; in the 1940s, he was one of the first players of bebop. (17353)
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