Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

7.2

October 25, 1988

1h 30m

DocumentaryMusic

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.

Directed by: Charlotte Zwerin

Top Cast

Jimmy Cleveland

Self

Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

Nellie Monk

Self

Samuel E. Wright

Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)

Harry Colomby

Self

Nica De Koenigswarter

Self