Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Visit website7.1/10 • 19
1988-10-25 • 1h 30m
A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.
- Directors
- Charlotte Zwerin
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Visit website1988-10-25 • 1h 30m
7.1/10 • 19
A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.
- Directors
- Charlotte Zwerin
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Jimmy Cleveland
Self
Thelonious Monk
Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
Self (archive footage)
Nellie Monk
Self
Samuel E. Wright
Self - Narrator (voice)
Harry Colomby
Self
Nica De Koenigswarter
Self
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- English
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