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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser(1988)

DocumentaryMusic
Rating
7.3/10 (22)
Runtime
1h 30m
Release date
Oct 25, 1988
Director
Director: Charlotte Zwerin
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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.

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JC

Jimmy Cleveland

Self

Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

NM

Nellie Monk

Self

Samuel E. Wright

Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)

HC

Harry Colomby

Self

ND

Nica De Koenigswarter

Self

Key crew

Director
Charlotte Zwerin
Cinematography
Christian Blackwood
Music
Dick Hyman
Producer
Clint EastwoodBruce RickerCharlotte Zwerin

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