Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

1988 · Documentary, Music · 1h 30m · 7.4

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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Cast

J
Jimmy Cleveland
Self
Thelonious Monk
Thelonious Monk
Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
John Coltrane
Self (archive footage)
N
Nellie Monk
Self
Samuel E. Wright
Samuel E. Wright
Self - Narrator (voice)
H
Harry Colomby
Self
N
Nica De Koenigswarter
Self

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