Thelonious Monk : straight no chaser
(DVD)

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Published
Burbank, Calif. : Warner Home Video, c2001.
Edition
Standard version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Atascadero Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual
781.656
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Published
Burbank, Calif. : Warner Home Video, c2001.
Format
DVD
Edition
Standard version.
Language
English
UPC
085391189626

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General Note
Special features: Monk career highlights; theatrical trailer.
General Note
Videodisc release of the 1988 film by Warner Bros. Inc.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Christian Blackwood.
Participants/Performers
Thelonious Monk, piano; Charlie Rouse, Johnny Griffin, tenor saxophone; Phil Woods, alto saxophone; Larry Gales, bass; Ben Riley, drums; Ray Copeland, trumpet.
Participants/Performers
Narration, Samuel E. Wright.
Description
A wide-ranging documentary that aims to put Monk's status into context and perspective. It blends the history of Monk's early career in Harlem with archival black-and-white footage of the pianist performing his own compositions for Norwegian and French TV.
Target Audience
Rated PG-13.
System Details
DVD video; standard version, Dolby digital mono.
Language
English with optional English, French, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.

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