Thelonious Monk, straight no chaser

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Title:

Thelonious Monk, straight no chaser

Author:

Monk, Thelonious.

Edition:

[DVD version].

Publication Information:

Burbank, Calif. : Warner Home Video, 2001.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary:

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.

General Note:

Specific features: Monk career highlights ; theatrical trailer ; cast and crew features.

Documentary.

Rated PG-13.

Videodisc release of the 1988 film by Warner Bros. Inc.

Language:

English

Contents:

Evidence -- Rhythm-a-ning -- On the bean -- 'Round midnight -- Well, you needn't -- Bright Mississippi -- Blue monk -- Trinkle tinkle -- Rhythm-a-ning -- -- Recording session -- Ugly beauty -- Ask me now -- Rhythm-a-ning -- Just a gigolo -- Crepuscle with Nellie -- I should care -- We see -- Oska T. -- Evidence -- Epistrophy -- Don't blame me -- Ruby, my dear -- Hard work -- I mean you -- Lulu's back in town -- Off minor -- Nica's recollection -- Pannonica -- Boo Boo's birthday -- Misterioso -- Monk's mood -- Sweetheart of all my dreams -- 'Round Midnight.

Personal Subject:

Monk, Thelonious.

Subject Term:

Jazz.

Jazz musicians -- United States -- Biography.

Piano music (Jazz)

Genre:

Documentary films.

Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Added Author:

Monk, Thelonious.

Rouse, Charlie.