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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Name: Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Released: 1988-10-25
Rating: 7.4

(1988)

7.4 / 10(23 votes)

1988-10-25

90 min

4K / 1080p FHD

Documentary Music

Synopsis

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.

StatusReleased

BudgetUndisclosed

Top Billed Cast

Jimmy Cleveland

Self

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

Nellie Monk

Self

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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Synopsis

Top Billed Cast

Jimmy Cleveland

Thelonious Monk

John Coltrane

Nellie Monk

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