Thelonious Monk American composer

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Title:

Author:

Seig, Matthew, director.

Edition:

Limited edition.

Publication Information:

[Place of publication not identified] : Medici Arts : EuroArts Music International, [2009]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (59 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Series:

Masters of American music

Masters of American music series.

Summary:

The first fully rounded portrait of this terribly misunderstood man and musician, the ringleader of the bebop revolution, and, after Duke Ellington, Jazz' first major composer. He remained a highly productive musician after more than thirty years of musical activity. Includes clips of international performances and interviews with artists and producers.

General Note:

Documentary.

"Newly digitally remastered."

Originally produced in 1991.

Language:

English

Contents:

Opening (1:25) -- The epitome of jazz (6:30) -- Traditional influences (6:25) -- Bebop (8:02) -- 52nd Street (8:52) -- The Five Spot (10:02) -- An acknowledged genius (15:32) -- Credits (1:27).

Personal Subject:

Monk, Thelonious.

Monk, Thelonious-Interviews.

Subject Term:

African American musicians -- Biography.

African American musicians -- Interviews.

African American composers -- Biography.

African American composers -- Interviews.

Jazz musicians -- United States -- Biography.

Jazz musicians -- United States -- Interviews.

Piano music (Jazz) -- History and criticism.

Jazz -- History and criticism.