But within a few years, Monk would emerge as a great jazz innovator, among those responsible for the birth of bebop in the 1940s. And "'Round Midnight" has since become an enduring classic.

Thelonious Monk’s best-known composition, “’Round Midnight,” was first recorded 80 years ago this month. His slow, moody ballad ranks as among his finest work and one of the most enduring ...

Round Midnight” is the film that jazz deserves. American jazz movies tend to resemble the “scare films” in driver’s-ed classes, cautionary tales that show what happens when we don’t foll ...

The late pianist wrote about 70 songs during his career — many of which have became standards, including the most recorded jazz composition of all time, "'Round Midnight." Robin Kelley ...

This week marks the first instalment of ’Round Midnight, the new Radio 3 weekday evening jazz programme presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and showcasing the very best jazz ...

Round Midnight,” was first recorded 80 years ago this month. His slow, moody ballad ranks as among his finest work and one of the most enduring in jazz. Born in Rocky Mount, N.C., in 1917 ...