Monk
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Blackwood, Michael Blackwood
- Original Title
- Monk
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Blackwood, Michael Blackwood
Christian Blackwood, Michael Blackwood
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Blackwood
Producer
Michael Blackwood
Producer
Christian Blackwood
Director
Michael Blackwood
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monk
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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?
The principal cast of Monk includes Thelonious Monk, Nica De Koenigswarter, Larry Gales, Ben Riley, Charlie Rouse.
When was Monk released and how long is it?
Monk was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 58m.