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PROFILES
The Private World of Thelonious Monk
Outside his music there is little but trouble; inside, little but genius
April
1
1960
NAT HENTOFF
The Private World of Thelonious Monk
NAT HENTOFF
April
1
1960
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PROFILES
The Private World of Thelonious Monk
Outside his music there is little but trouble; inside, little but genius
April
1
1960
NAT HENTOFF
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