Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

  • PG-13
  • 10/25/1988 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 1h 30m

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

Cast

Jimmy Cleveland's headshot

Jimmy Cleveland

Self
Thelonious Monk's headshot

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane's headshot

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)
Nellie Monk's headshot

Nellie Monk

Self
Samuel E. Wright's headshot

Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)
Harry Colomby's headshot

Harry Colomby

Self
Nica De Koenigswarter's headshot

Nica De Koenigswarter

Self

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