"Epistrophy" is a jazz standard composed by Thelonious Monk and Kenny Clarke in 1942. It has been called "the first classic, modern jazz composition."[1]
Its 'A' section is based on a pattern of alternating chords a semitone apart.
Videos[]
Epistrophy - 1966 - Thelonius Monk Quartet in Paris
Epistrophy - Thelonius Monk - Japanese Recording
Thelonious Monk - Epistrophy - 1966
Thelonious Monk - Jazz Portrait 6/6 - Epistrophy
Listening[]
"Epistrophy" - 1948 Recording by Thelonius Monk in the Blue Note Sessions.