Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Name: Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Director: Charlotte Zwerin
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1988-10-25
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Jimmy Cleveland, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Nellie Monk, Samuel E. Wright

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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

*7.3

Status

Released

Production

Malpaso Productions

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1988-10-25

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

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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Jimmy Cleveland

Self (archive footage)

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane

Self

Nellie Monk

Self - Narrator (voice)

Samuel E. Wright

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

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