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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

7.3/10 1988 1h 30m Released
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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.

Director: Charlotte Zwerin
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Top Cast

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

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