Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

90 mins | Documentary, Music | Oct. 25, 1988

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.

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

90 mins | Documentary, Music | Oct. 25, 1988

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.
IMDb rating 7.5
Producers Malpaso Productions, Michael Blackwood Productions, Monk Film Project
Original title Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Directors Charlotte Zwerin
Writers

Cast

Jimmy Cleveland

as Himself

Thelonious Monk

as Himself

John Coltrane

as Himself

Nellie Monk

as Herself

Samuel E. Wright

as Narrator (voice)

Harry Colomby

as Himself