Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
1988
1h 30m
7.1/10 (19 votes)
Director: Charlotte Zwerin

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

DocumentaryMusic

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.

Trailer

Top Cast

Jimmy Cleveland

Self

Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

Nellie Monk

Self

Samuel E. Wright

Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)

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