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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

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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.

Date: 10/25/1988
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Jimmy Cleveland, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Nellie Monk, Samuel E. Wright, Harry Colomby, Nica De Koenigswarter

Jimmy Cleveland

Thelonious Monk as Self (archive footage) in Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser Thelonious Monk

John Coltrane as Self (archive footage) in Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser John Coltrane

Nellie Monk

Samuel E. Wright as Self - Narrator (voice) in Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser Samuel E. Wright

Harry Colomby

Nica De Koenigswarter

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