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How old was Thelonious Monk when he began playing?
Thelonius Monk started playing the piano at the age of six and was largely self-taught.
What instruments did Thelonious Monk play?
Thelonious Sphere Monk was an American jazz pianist and composer.
Where was Minton's Playhouse?
Minton's Playhouse is a jazz club and bar located on the first floor of the Cecil Hotel at 210 West 118th Street in Harlem, New York.
What other locations did Thelonious Monk perform at?
Monk relaunched his New York career with a landmark six-month residency at the Five Spot Cafe in the East Village neighborhood of New York.
What recognition did Thelonious Monk receive?
In 1993, Thelonious Monk was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2006, he was awarded a special Pulitzer Prize.
Who helped Thelonious Monk?
Mary Lou Williams was friend, mentor, and teacher to Thelonious Monk.
How did Mary Lou Williams help Thelonius Monk?
Mary Lou Williams was friend, mentor, and teacher to Thelonious Monk.
What did they mean hard-swinging?
Thelonious Monk's style in 1941 was later described as hard-swinging, with the addition of runs in the style of Art Tatum.

Question: How long did his career last?
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