Monk (1968)

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.

Cast (5)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Thelonious Monk

Self

N

Nica De Koenigswarter

Self

L

Larry Gales

Self

B

Ben Riley

Self

C

Charlie Rouse

Self

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