Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

1988-10-25 United States of America 90 Min. PG-13
6.875 16 votes

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.

Cast

Jimmy Cleveland is Himself
Himself
Thelonious Monk is Himself
Himself
John Coltrane is Himself
Himself
Nellie Monk is Herself
Herself
Samuel E. Wright is Narrator (voice)
Narrator (voice)
Harry Colomby is Himself
Himself
Nica De Koenigswarter is Herself
Herself

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