Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

Documentary · Music

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

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