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Poster for Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

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1988PG-13· 90 min

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Documentary

7.2 / 10TMDB Score

Summary

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.

Director: Charlotte Zwerin

Cast: Jimmy Cleveland, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Nellie Monk, Samuel E. Wright

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jazzjazz musicianLibrary of Congresslive musicNational Film RegistryThelonious Monktivonow

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