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.

• Charlotte ZwerinDirector
• Dick HymanOriginal Music Composer

• Jimmy ClevelandSelf
• Thelonious MonkSelf (archive footage)
• John ColtraneSelf (archive footage)
• Nellie MonkSelf
• Samuel E. WrightSelf - Narrator (voice)
• Harry ColombySelf
• Nica De KoenigswarterSelf