Sphere (American band)
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Sphere (American band)
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Sphere was an American jazz band which began as a tribute to pianist Thelonious Monk, whose middle name was "Sphere". The band, which was formed in 1977, consisted of pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Buster Williams, and two members who had been Monk's bandmates, drummer Ben Riley and saxophonist Charlie Rouse. After Rouse died in 1988, Sphere disbanded but reunited ten years later with Gary Bartz taking Rouse's place. Sphere recorded its first album, consisting of Monk tunes, on the day that Monk
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American jazz band
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2024-04-02T15:27:37Z
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