Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser — Plot

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
• October 25, 1988
• Runtime
• 90 min
• Genres
• Documentary, Music
• Director
• Charlotte Zwerin

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser — Cast

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Jimmy Cleveland Self Thelonious Monk Self (archive footage) John Coltrane Self (archive footage)

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Nellie Monk Self Samuel E. Wright Self - Narrator (voice)

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Harry Colomby Self

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Nica De Koenigswarter Self