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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

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.
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Charlotte Zwerin profile
Charlotte Zwerin

Director

Cast

Jimmy Cleveland profile
Jimmy Cleveland

Self

Thelonious Monk profile
Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane profile
John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

Nellie Monk profile
Nellie Monk

Self

Samuel E. Wright profile
Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)

Harry Colomby profile
Harry Colomby

Self

Nica De Koenigswarter profile
Nica De Koenigswarter

Self

Jimmy Cleveland profile
Jimmy Cleveland

Self

Thelonious Monk profile
Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane profile
John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

Nellie Monk profile
Nellie Monk

Self

Samuel E. Wright profile
Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)

Harry Colomby profile
Harry Colomby

Self

Nica De Koenigswarter profile
Nica De Koenigswarter

Self

Extra

Release Date

October 25, 1988

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Malpaso Productions logoMichael Blackwood Productions logoMonk Film Project logo

Available On

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Videos

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