T. S. Monk

This article is about the drummer. For the pianist, see Thelonious Monk.
T. S. Monk
Monk in 1998
Monk in 1998
Background information
Birth nameThelonious Sphere Monk III
Born (1949-12-27) December 27, 1949 (age 74)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz, funk, soul, hard bop, post-bop, neo-bop
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, bandleader
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion
Years active1980–present
LabelsBlue Note
Websitetheloniousmonk.store

Thelonious Sphere Monk III (born December 27, 1949) is an American jazz drummer, composer and bandleader. He is the son of jazz pianist Thelonious Monk.[1]

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1993). The Guinness Who's Who of Soul Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 259. ISBN 0-85112-733-9.