Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

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.

Release Date: 1988-10-25

Documentary

Music

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Casts

Thelonious Monk

as Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane

as Self (archive footage)

Samuel E. Wright

as Self - Narrator (voice)

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