Thelonious Monk: American Composer

Overview

Through a more personal and conversational style of documentary, Thelonious Monk – American Composer was the first fully rounded portrait of this terribly misunderstood man and musician. He was the pianistic ringleader of the bebop revolution and, after Duke Ellington, jazz' first major composer. Thelonious Sphere Monk – a most original talent – remained a highly productive musician after more than thirty years of musical activity and continued to be a growing artist, exploring his art and extending his range.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 31, 1991

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Lower 5th,Medici Arts

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded