T.S. Monk, son of legendary jazz musician and composer Thelonious Monk, is an icon in his own right with a successful music career spanning nearly 40 years. Carrying on his musical heritage in jazz, Monk continues to display leadership and artistry through his recordings and live performances worldwide.

He brings his T.S. Monk Sextet to Columbus on Thursday, April 10 at 8 p.m. with up-and-coming jazz vocalist Rachael Price for a one night only performance. The performance will be held at the Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.

Tickets are $32.50, $27.50, and $22.50 at the Ohio Theatre Ticket Office, 39 E. State St., all Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase tickets by phone, call 614-431-3600 or 614-469-0939.

Drummer, bandleader, composer, and vocalist T.S. Monk was drawn to the drums before the age of 10. His destiny was sealed when he was given his first set of drum sticks by Max Roach, with whom he studied, and his first drum set by Art Blakey. After graduating from high school, the young Monk joined and toured with his father, legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, until his father’s retirement in 1975.

Monk then launched himself into R&B, the music that had captivated him and his generation. He first toured with the fusion band Natural Essence, and then formed his own band, T.S. Monk, with sister Barbara that racked up two hit recordings on which he played drums, arranged, and sang House of Music and More of the Good Life.

Monk received the New York Jazz Awards’ first annual "Recording of the Year" honor and Downbeat’s prestigious 63rd annual “Album of the Year Reader's Choice Award” for Monk on Monk, the 80th anniversary birthday tribute album for his father featuring 20 guest artists including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Arturo Sandoval, Dianne Reeves, Nnenna Freelon and Howard Johnson.

Under the guidance of Monk and Tom Carter, jazz returned to network television for two consecutive seasons (December 1996 and January 1998) after a 25-year absence. An historic assemblage of artists gathered for ABC’s network special A Celebration of America's Music hosted by Bill Cosby. Featured artists included Natalie Cole, Jon Secada, Tony Bennett, Al Jarreau, Dave Brubeck, Aretha Franklin, and k.d. lang, as well as Monk performing his father's signature tune, Round Midnight, with Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, and Nnenna Freelon.

In Monk's most recent release, Crosstalk, he seamlessly bridges musical worlds, adding vocals to his recordings for the first time in more than 15 years. The upcoming release, Higher Ground, expands on his venture into the "smooth" realm of jazz.

So far in her short career, 21-year-old Rachael Price has gone from Grammy Foundation vocalist with the High School Grammy Jazz Choir and semi-finalist in the Montreux International Jazz Vocal Competition to public and critical acclaim wowing audiences at the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, Yale’s Jazz on the Green, the Shubert Organization’s Gala to honor Robert Goulet, the Society of Singers’ Gala to honor Elton John and the Newport Jazz Festival.

Born in Australia and raised in Nashville, Price now resides in Boston where she studies at the New England Conservatory.