Music in Monk Time
“English, Documentary”
Synopsis
Documentary portrait of jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, combining archival material of Monk playing solo and with his quartet, plus interpretations of his music by Dizzy Gillespie, Jon Hendricks and Company, Carmen McRae, Milt Jackson and members of the Thelonious Monk Quartet with Walter Davis, Jr. playing piano. The Thelonious Monk Big Band is recreated by musical director, Paul Jeffrey, featuring Terence Blanchard and Monk's son, T. S., on drums. Jon Hendricks serves as narrator, putting the entire text to rhyme. His lyrics to "Round Midnight" is performed by Carmen McRae and "In Walked Bud" performed by Hendricks and Company.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Goodhue
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Rice, Jon Hendricks
- Original Title
- Music in Monk Time
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
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John Goodhue
Stephen Rice, Jon Hendricks
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John Goodhue
Director
Stephen Rice
Writer
Jon Hendricks
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What is Music in Monk Time about?
Documentary portrait of jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, combining archival material of Monk playing solo and with his quartet, plus interpretations of his music by Dizzy Gillespie, Jon Hendricks and Company, Carmen McRae, Milt Jackson and members of the Thelonious Monk Quartet with Walter Davis, Jr. playing piano. The Thelonious Monk Big Band is recreated by musical director, Paul Jeffrey, featuring Terence Blanchard and Monk's son, T. S., on drums. Jon Hendricks serves as narrator, putting the entire text to rhyme. His lyrics to "Round Midnight" is performed by Carmen McRae and "In Walked Bud" performed by Hendricks and Company.
Who directed Music in Monk Time?
Music in Monk Time was directed by John Goodhue.
Who stars in Music in Monk Time?
The principal cast of Music in Monk Time includes Jon Hendricks, Terence Blanchard, Walter Davis Jr., Larry Gales, Dizzy Gillespie.
When was Music in Monk Time released and how long is it?
Music in Monk Time was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 59m.