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Today's countdown prize is an ARC of Devon Monk's Magic in the Blood, the follow-up to her debut urban fantasy, Magic to the Bone.

Archive 2009-02-01 Nalini Singh 2009

Magic in the Blood releases May 5, and you can read more about it on Devon Monk's website.

Archive 2009-02-01 Nalini Singh 2009

For the first of his four Wednesdays at (Le) Poisson Rouge, he began with a diverse mix, from Thelonious Monk's "Ask Me Now," to a semi-classical work by the Haitian composer and guitarist Frantz Casseus (who was also one of Mr. Ribot's mentors), to "Sun Ship," a hard-hitting piece from John Coltrane's descent into the extreme avant-garde.

From Melodies to Medleys Will Friedwald 2011

Magic in the Blood releases May 5, and you can read more about it on Devon Monk's website.

Countdown to Angels' Blood: Devon Monk - Magic in the Blood ARC Nalini Singh 2009

Today's countdown prize is an ARC of Devon Monk's Magic in the Blood, the follow-up to her debut urban fantasy, Magic to the Bone.

Countdown to Angels' Blood: Devon Monk - Magic in the Blood ARC Nalini Singh 2009

Of these, the Monk tune was the closest thing to an expected number from a mainstream jazz musician, and Mr. Ribot played it with Monk's characteristic combination of emotion and antic wit.

From Melodies to Medleys Will Friedwald 2011

Now it's almost a full suite unto itself, starting with solo piano, somber, spare and stark—we could be at Thelonious Monk's funeral.

Swinging Into New Styles Will Friedwald 2011

I will read Devon Monk's Magic on the Storm when it comes out in May.

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Most tracks, like the Bob Wills signature "San Antonio Rose" which drops hints to Monk's "Straight No Chaser" are played in a danceable two-beat that rocks throughout.

Jazz Finds a Country Home Will Friedwald 2011

I'd say I'd like to be Allie Beckstrom (from Devon Monk's MAGIC TO THE BONE series) for the day, but sadly, I'd probably forget the experience ...

Countdown to Branded By Fire: 6 days to go! Nalini Singh 2009