Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
DocumentaryMusic
7.3
7.31h 30m
October 25, 1988
Overview
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.
Director
Charlotte Zwerin
Cast
J
Jimmy Cleveland
Self
Thelonious Monk
Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
Self (archive footage)
N
Nellie Monk
Self
Samuel E. Wright
Self - Narrator (voice)
H
Harry Colomby
Self
N
Nica De Koenigswarter
Self
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