Robin D. G. Kelley: The Education of Thelonius Monk

Robin D. G. Kelley, professor of anthropology and African American studies at Columbia University speaks about the early life, times and influences of jazz musician Thelonious Monk. Kelley challenges commonly held notions regarding Monk's musical education and talents.

The event takes place as the 14th annual Addison Gayle Memorial lecture, sponsored by the Baruch English Department and Myrna Chase, Dean of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences. The lecture series is in memory of Addison Gayle, CUNY Distinguished Professor of English at Baruch College.

Dr. Kelley is introduced by John Todd and Tuzyline Allan of the English Department as well as by Clarence Taylor, Professor, Departments of History and Black Studies, who delivers opening remarks.

The event takes place on November 3, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the William and Anita Newman Conference Center.