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.

Top Cast

Jimmy ClevelandSelf

Thelonious MonkSelf (archive footage)

John ColtraneSelf (archive footage)

Nellie MonkSelf

Samuel E. WrightSelf - Narrator (voice)

Harry ColombySelf

Nica De KoenigswarterSelf