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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

Documentary Music

Runtime: 90 minutes

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.

Trailer

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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