Thelonious Monk
Everything published on Viyolens under Thelonious Monk — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Essential Bebop Albums Explained
You don't need fifty records to get bebop. Here's the straight-talking rundown of the essential sessions worth your time, in the right order.
The Best Bebop Artists to Know
A handful of musicians effectively wrote bebop's vocabulary. Here's what each of these essential bebop artists actually contributed, and why it still matters.
Bebop for Newcomers: Where to Start
No theory required. Just five tracks, a sensible order, and permission to not catch every note on your first listen.
The Best Bebop Songs Right Now
Forget the trending playlists. These are the bebop songs that actually built the style's reputation, and they're not going anywhere.
A Beginner's Guide to Bebop
Bebop can sound intimidating from the outside. This guide breaks down what it actually is, how it sounds, who built it, and exactly where to start listening.
