Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
68 %|Oct 25, 1988|Documentary, Music
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.
Featured Crew
Charlotte Zwerin
Director
Charlotte Zwerin
Producer
Clint Eastwood
Executive Producer
Bruce Ricker
Producer
Cast
Jimmy Cleveland
Himself
Thelonious Monk
Himself
John Coltrane
Himself
Nellie Monk
Herself
Samuel E. Wright
Narrator (voice)
Harry Colomby
Himself
Nica De Koenigswarter
Herself