A coincidence of dates and events has Sara Fishko thinking about some memorable artists - whose personal myths and mysteries fought with their work - in this edition of Fishko Files.

Robin D.G. Kelley's 2009 book, Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original, is out now in an updated paperback edition.

Jazz Standard pays tribute to the Monk centennial with their month-long series Brilliant Corners: Celebrating Monk's 100th. For tickets and more information, visit the club's website.