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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

1988 · Charlotte Zwerin · 90 min

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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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7.4/10Rating on TMDBFrom The Movie Database24 votes

JJimmy ClevelandSelf

Thelonious MonkSelf (archive footage)

John ColtraneSelf (archive footage)NNellie MonkSelf

Samuel E. WrightSelf - Narrator (voice)HHarry ColombySelf NNica De KoenigswarterSelf

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JJimmy ClevelandSelf

Thelonious MonkSelf (archive footage)

John ColtraneSelf (archive footage)NNellie MonkSelf

Samuel E. WrightSelf - Narrator (voice)HHarry ColombySelf NNica De KoenigswarterSelf

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