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

73% Match
1988
1h 30m
movie
DocumentaryMusic

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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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Cast & Crew

Director / Creator: Charlotte Zwerin
Ji
Jimmy Cleveland
Self
Thelonious Monk
Thelonious Monk
Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
John Coltrane
Self (archive footage)
Ne
Nellie Monk
Self
Samuel E. Wright
Samuel E. Wright
Self - Narrator (voice)
Ha
Harry Colomby
Self
Ni
Nica De Koenigswarter
Self

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