One song by this musician begins with him alternating between the notes G and C and was first composed for an album named after his "trio."
One song by this musician begins with him alternating between the notes G and C and was first composed for an album named after his "trio." Another song by this musician of "Bemsha Swing" begins with alternating C sharp and D seventh chords and was composed with Kenny Clarke; that song was "Epistrophy." Trumpeter Clark Terry and saxophonist (*) Sonny Rollins were among the several performers who joined this man on the album Brilliant Corners. This performer frequently used dissonance and often played with a percussive banging on the keys of his instrument. For 10 points, identify this jazz pianist who composed "Round Midnight" and "Straight, No Chaser."
One song by this musician begins with him alternating between the notes G and C and was first composed for an album named after his "trio."
Thelonious Monk