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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

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Documentary   Music
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1988-10-25
⌚ Running Time: 90 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.875

Beloved Cast

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

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