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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Oct 25, 1988 | IMDB 7.3

90 min Watch Now

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.

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Jimmy Cleveland, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Nellie Monk, Samuel E. Wright, Harry Colomby, Nica De Koenigswarter

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