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.
Director: Christian Blackwood, Michael Blackwood
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 1, 1968
Cast
- Thelonious Monk - Self
- Nica De Koenigswarter - Self
- Larry Gales - Self
- Ben Riley - Self
- Charlie Rouse - Self
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Christian Blackwood, Michael Blackwood
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monk about?
- 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.
- Who directed Monk?
- Monk was directed by Christian Blackwood, Michael Blackwood.
- Who stars in Monk?
- Monk stars Thelonious Monk, Nica De Koenigswarter, Larry Gales, Ben Riley, Charlie Rouse.
- How long is Monk?
- Monk has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Monk?
- Monk is a Documentary film.