Thelonious Monk and Charlie Rouse, The United Nations, New York City

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A black and white silver gelatin photograph of men playing the piano and saxophone. Foremost, seated at a concert piano, Thelonius Monk wears a bright shirt, dark tie, suit, and dark glasses. The keys of the piano can be seen reflecting off his glasses. Charlie Rouse behind Monk, dressed in suit and tie, plays the saxophone. They are set up in a bright room with square ceiling tiles at the United Nations, New York City, 1961. The twin palm emblem of Palm Press, Inc. is imprinted at the bottom right of the photographic sheet.

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