Thelonious Monk straight no chaser /

A wide-ranging documentary that aims to put Monk's status into context and perspective. It blends the history of Monk's early career in Harlem with archival black-and-white footage of the pianist performing his own compositions for Norwegian and French TV.

Other Authors: Eastwood, Clint, 1930-, Zwerin, Charlotte,, Ricker, Bruce, 1942-2011,, Wright, Samuel E.,, Blackwood, Christian,, Monk, Thelonious,, Rouse, Charlie,, Gales, Larry,, Riley, Ben,, Griffin, Johnny, 1928-2008,, Woods, Phil,, Copeland, Ray,, Cleveland, Jimmy, 1926-2008,, Flanagan, Tommy,, Harris, Barry, 1929-2021,, Thelonious Monk Octet,, Thelonious Monk Quartet,, Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ), Malpaso (Company),, Michael Blackwood Productions,, Warner Home Video (Firm),, Monk Film Project, Inc.
Format: DVD
Language: English
French
Portuguese
Spanish
Published: Burbank, Calif. : Warner Home Video, [2001]
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
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CMU Audio and Visual 1st Floor

LocationCall Number: Status
CMU Audio and Visual 1st Floor DVD 314 Available