THE ADVICE OF THE MIGHTY MONK

“Just because you’re not a drummer doesn’t mean you don’t have to keep time.” Such are the words of the great Thelonious Sphere Monk, words good for both a band and the whole wide world. Monk wrote the above memo in 1960, which was then photographed by Steve Lacy (and sent to us by Munz.) That’s Monk who could play opposing melodies with each had. That’s Monk who swallowed a handful of acid and asked for more. That’s Monk who should be heeded.

The secret word is Fifth