Straight, No Chaser: Music from the Motion Picture — Thelonious Monk
Experience the unmistakable piano artistry of jazz legend Thelonious Monk in this soundtrack to the acclaimed documentary Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser. Drawn from archival performances, rehearsals, and recordings, this collection captures Monk's angular melodies, adventurous harmonies and extraordinary sense of rhythm.
Artist: Thelonious Monk
Title: Straight, No Chaser: Music from the Motion Picture
Year: 1989
Label: Columbia Records
Catalog number: CK 45358
Genre: Jazz / Bebop / Soundtrack
Format: Audio CD
UPC: 074644535822
Condition: Used CD; disc and packaging may show normal handling or shelf wear.
Complete Track Listing — 12 Tracks
- Straight, No Chaser (and Opening Narration)
- Pannonica
- Trinkle, Tinkle
- Ugly Beauty (Rehearsal)
- Ugly Beauty
- Epistrophy
- Evidence
- I Mean You (Stickball) (Rehearsal and Performance)
- Lulu's Back in Town
- Don't Blame Me
- Sweetheart of All My Dreams
- 'Round Midnight
About the Album
The 1989 documentary, directed by Charlotte Zwerin and produced by Clint Eastwood, explores Monk's life and artistry using rare footage and interviews. The soundtrack includes performances featuring such distinguished musicians as tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse, bassist Larry Gales and drummer Ben Riley, along with appearances by John Coltrane and other jazz luminaries. Produced and annotated by noted jazz historian Orrin Keepnews, the album presents Monk's compositions and performances in a revealing, intimate setting.