Monk

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1968

Original language

English

Cast

Nica De Koenigswarter,Thelonious Monk,Larry Gales,Charlie Rouse,Ben Riley

Director

Christian Blackwood,Michael Blackwood

Producer

Christian Blackwood,Michael Blackwood

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt1864420