Thelonious Monk: American Composer (1991)
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.
Director: Matthew Seig
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: December 31, 1991
Cast
- Ben Riley - Himself
- Billy Taylor - Himself
- Randy Weston - Himself
- Orrin Keepnews - Himself
Screenplay
Production: Lower 5th, Medici Arts
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Matthew Seig
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thelonious Monk: American Composer about?
- 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.
- Who directed Thelonious Monk: American Composer?
- Thelonious Monk: American Composer was directed by Matthew Seig.
- Who stars in Thelonious Monk: American Composer?
- Thelonious Monk: American Composer stars Ben Riley, Billy Taylor, Randy Weston, Orrin Keepnews.
- How long is Thelonious Monk: American Composer?
- Thelonious Monk: American Composer has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Thelonious Monk: American Composer?
- Thelonious Monk: American Composer is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Thelonious Monk: American Composer produced?
- Thelonious Monk: American Composer was produced in United States of America.