Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

★ 7.4/10 TMDB 1988-10-25 90 min

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