Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)
- 7.6
- 89 mins
- Documentary
Storyline
A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Sphere Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.
Plot Keywords
national film registry, composer, europe, tour, recording session, 1940s, photograph, manhattan new york city, new york city, archive footage, musician, piano, concert footage, husband wife relationship, airplane, london england, genius, interview, pianist, jazz
Short Review
We might be moved by Monk's childlike dependency on his wife, baffled by his esoteric humour, honoured simply by his presence, but all we really need now are the records.
Trailer
Streaming Service
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