Movie

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

19881h 30min

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.

Cast

Jimmy Cleveland

Self

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

Nellie Monk

Self

Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)

Harry Colomby

Self

Nica De Koenigswarter

Self

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