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.
Direction
Cast
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Jimmy Cleveland
Self
Self (trombonist, Thelonious Monk Octet)
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Harry Colomby
Self
Self (personal manager)
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Tommy Flanagan
Self
Self (duo, piano performance)
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Larry Gales
Self
Self (Thelonius Monk Quartet
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Larry Gales
Self
Thelonious Monk Octet, bass player)
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Johnny Griffin
Self
Self (Thelonious Monk Octet, tenor sax)
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Barry Harris
Self
Self (duo, piano performance)
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Dick Hyman
Composer
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Christian Blackwood
Cinematographer
