Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

1988 · 90 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.4 (23 votes)
Dir. Charlotte Zwerin · Starring Jimmy Cleveland, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Nellie Monk, Samuel E. Wright, Harry Colomby · Music Dick Hyman
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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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