Thelonious Monk Straight, No Chaser
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
United States • 1988 • 1h 30m
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#1265Criterion Collection →Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorCharlotte Zwerin
ProducerBruce Ricker, Charlotte Zwerin
Cast
Jimmy Clevelandas Self
Thelonious Monkas Self (archive footage)
John Coltraneas Self (archive footage)
Nellie Monkas Self
Samuel E. Wrightas Self - Narrator (voice)
Harry Colombyas Self
Nica De Koenigswarteras Self