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This biography of the legendary pianist/composer tells the story of the tragic life and creative genius of Monk. Based on scores of interviews with his family, friends, and compatriots.
First Sentence
Barbara Batts Monk was tired of crossing the railroad tracks every day from her little house on Red Row, the "colored" side of town, to the houses where she worked as a maid for white people in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
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Authors & Contributors
- Leslie Gourse (Author)
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