Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

1 h 30 min

1988

US

PG-13

Documentary,

Music

72%

User Score

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.

Movie cast

Jimmy Cleveland

Jimmy Cleveland

Self

Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

Nellie Monk

Nellie Monk

Self

Samuel E. Wright

Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)

Harry Colomby

Harry Colomby

Self

Nica De Koenigswarter

Nica De Koenigswarter

Self

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