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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

1988

6.9

Categories:

  • Documentary
  • Music

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.

Charlotte Zwerin

Director, Producer

Bruce Ricker

Producer

Cast:

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  • 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