1968    58mDocumentary, Music
7.45.0
Part one of a two-part portrait of the great Jazz composer and pianist. In 1968, we had the opportunity to spend time with Thelonious Monk and his musicians, following him in New York and Atlanta. In New York his quartet plays at the Village Vanguard and at recording sessions for Columbia Records; in Atlanta they appear at a Jazz Festival organized by George Wein. The members of the quartet were Charlie Rouse, Larry Gales, and Ben Riley.

Where to Watch Monk

  • Thelonious MonkSelf
  • Nica De KoenigswarterSelf
  • Larry GalesSelf
  • Ben RileySelf
  • Charlie RouseSelf
  • Christian BlackwoodDirector / Producer
  • Michael BlackwoodDirector / Producer
  • Phillipe VicenteAssociate Producer

Monk Trivia

Monk was released on January 1, 1968.

Monk was directed by Christian Blackwood, Michael Blackwood.

Monk has a runtime of 58m.

Monk was produced by Christian Blackwood, Michael Blackwood.

The key characters in Monk are Self (Thelonious Monk), Self (Nica De Koenigswarter), Self (Larry Gales).

Monk is a Documentary, Music film.

Monk has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10.

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