Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Name: Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1988-10-25
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Jimmy Cleveland, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Nellie Monk, Samuel E. Wright

19881h 30mPG-13Documentary, Music

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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Jimmy ClevelandSelf

Thelonious MonkSelf (archive footage)

John ColtraneSelf (archive footage)

Nellie MonkSelf

Samuel E. WrightSelf - Narrator (voice)

Harry ColombySelf

Nica De KoenigswarterSelf

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

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