Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Name: Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Director: Charlotte Zwerin
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1988-10-25
Cast: Jimmy Cleveland, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Nellie Monk, Samuel E. Wright

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.

A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with frie… + more

Release Date

1988-10-25

Year

1988

Duration

1h 30m

Status

Released

Score

7.20

Genres

Documentary Music

Production

Malpaso Productions
Michael Blackwood Productions
Monk Film Project

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Cast

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Jimmy Cleveland

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

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Nellie Monk

Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Harry Colomby

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