Which jazz pianist is famous for his complex compositions and innovative style?

Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk is one of the most distinctive pianists and composers in jazz. With a unique piano attack style and a keen sense of dissonance, Monk created a body of work that continues to influence jazz and other musical genres. His compositions, such as "Round Midnight," "Blue Monk," and "Straight, No Chaser," have become jazz standards. Monk was known for his unconventional approach to music, often sitting in silence for long periods during his performances, then bursting into passages of pure musical genius. His contributions to jazz were recognized with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993 and by being one of the first jazz musicians to be featured on the cover of Time magazine.