Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Their thelonious monk straight, no chaser combines the blackwood footage of groundbreaker monk in studio, on tour and behind the scenes with new interviews, archival photos and more to create a. Available for the first time on 180gram 2lp with the full performances of the original tracks and including two bonus tracks, this new impex release gets you closer to monk s genius than ever before. Straight, no chaser thelonious monk credits allmusic. It was first recorded july 23, 1951 for the genius of modern music sessions, and later appears on mulligan meets monk, 5 by monk by 5, straight, no chaser, and on monks blues. Straight no chaser by thelonious monk on amazon music unlimited. Monk, manager harry colomby, and lateperiod collaborator charlie rouse all testify to his schizophrenic episodes and manic depression. This particular song is a happy one, but it is not mood that carries the stamp of monk, it is authority. The japanese audience reacts enthusiastically, with the quartet responding in kind with a generally inspired performance. Straight no chaser the music of thelonious monk home. This quartet celebrates this idea by playing entire concerts of just. This treasure trove of film includes many scenes of monk in.
This albums version of one of monk s most famous songs, straight, no chaser, runs over 11 minutes and includes a slew of incredible solos by the entire ensemble. Thelonious sphere monk rocky mount, north carolina 10th october 1917 hartsdale, new york 17th february 1982 was a jazz pianist and composer. Although i love monks work with john coltrane, i believe that this is his warmest, most accessible album. Apr 11, 2014 straight no chaser is a perfect blend of all of this. Monks angular, overtly logical piano playing can come across cold or distant at times. Michael and christian blackwoods extensive 1968 footage of the groundbreaking modern jazz pianist and composer thelonious monk, including the only footage of the very private monk off stage was. Thelonious monk licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of columbia. Straight, no chaser thelonious monk song info allmusic. First off, yes both the sacd and the current cd use the same booklet, there is no denying that. Tracking the life and art of thelonious monk the new york times. Discussion in music corner started by therockman, jan 12, 2010. If you are not very familiar with monk, you may not recognize the title, but if you have ever found yourself in a bar with a good jukebox, you will recognize the music. This albums version of one of monks most famous songs, straight, no chaser, runs over 11 minutes and includes a slew of incredible solos by the entire ensemble. Listen to your favorite songs from straight, no chaser by thelonious monk now.
Father, musician, automotivewatchjames bond enthusiast. Straight no chaser is a perfect blend of all of this. Plenty of melodic ideas being developed throughout tunes, dissonant chords, and classic tracks. Thelonious monk straight, no chaser 15 video dailymotion. Oct 19, 2011 thelonious monk straight,no chaser 1967 classic modern jazz straight,no chaser is just one of the many modern jazz standards that have been composed by thelonious monk straight, no chaser. A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great thelonious monk. Straight, no chaser thelonious monk album wikipedia. Recorded live in tokyo, this lp captures the quartet on their first asian tour, performing mostly thelonious monks own tunes, such as straight, no chaser, blue monk, and bemsha swing. Thelonious monk was born on october 10, 1917 in rocky mount, north carolina, usa as thelonious sphere. Rediscover genius compositions from the parents of. Available for the first time on 180gram 2lp with the full performances of the original tracks and including two bonus tracks, this new impex release gets you closer to monks genius than ever before. Straight, no chaser 1988 along with charlie parker and dizzy gillespie, pianist thelonious monk is credited as one of the pioneering musicians of bebop and is. In clint eastwoods 1988 documentary, thelonious monk. Sep 16, 2012 thelonious monk straight, no chaser the overjazz channel aims to offer only the best recordings of the begining era of modern music.
A recurrent image in charlotte zwerins remarkable documentary, thelonious monk. Thelonious monks straight, no chaser is one of those few. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment straight, no chaser thelonious monk straight, no chaser. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Straight no chaser by thelonious monk on amazon music. With thelonious monk, john coltrane, jimmy cleveland, harry colomby. Straight, no chaser, an album by thelonious monk on spotify. A few shades different than the burns film s monosyllabic, nearsilent weirdo, straight, no chaser fleshes out monks character considerably from his harmonic theories to his use of quarter tones produced by hitting two adjacent piano keys simultaneously and occasionally even striking the boards with his entire forearm or his foot to his. Straight, no chaser thelonious monk 1967 full album.
The first jazz album i ever owned, or even really listened to from start to finish, was kind of blue by miles davis. Get notified if it comes to one of your streaming services, like netflix, on. The album was reissued on cd in 1996, including restored versions of previously abridged performances and three additional tracks track listing. Chick corea freedom band straight no chaser duration. Straight, no chaser, is of the jazz pianist slowly spinning around in what appear to be deliberate attempts to.
Straight, no chaser 1988 along with charlie parker and dizzy gillespie, pianist thelonious monk is credited as one of the pioneering musicians of bebop and is the second most. Straight, no chaser is constructed around michael and christian blackwoods extensive 1968 documentary footage of thelonious monk. Since then, whenever i think of the term jazz music, my mind conjures the sounds of that album, and a few others, as a definition of the term. A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great. The film was created when a large amount of archived footage of monk was found in the 1980s the film, made by malpaso. Rediscover genius compositions from the parents of todays. Il passe et repasse en boucle lintro au piano solo. Straight, no chaser is a 1988 documentary about the life of bebop pianist and composer thelonious monk. Straight no chaser documentary david obrien ii thelonious monk documentary 310 duration. It was first recorded july 23, 1951 for the genius of modern music sessions, and later appears on mulligan meets monk, 5 by monk by 5, straight. Their thelonious monk straight, no chaser combines the blackwood. Listen to your favorite songs from straight no chaser by thelonious monk now.
A profile of the jazz pianist with interviews and with footage mostly from the 196768 period. Widely considered as one of the most important musicians in jazz he is one of only five jazz musicians to be featured on the cover of time monk had a unique improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire. Recorded live in tokyo, this lp captures the quartet on their first asian tour, performing mostly thelonious monk s own tunes, such as straight, no chaser, blue monk, and bemsha swing. Straight, no chaser by thelonious monk on amazon music unlimited. May 30, 2014 michael and christian blackwoods extensive 1968 footage of the groundbreaking modern jazz pianist and composer thelonious monk, including the only footage of the very private monk off stage was. The extremely extended japanese folk song kojo no tsuki, running at almost 17 minutes, never becomes worn and tired thanks to its intriguing melodic structures. This would be the final quartet monk would assemble. Tracking the life and art of thelonious monk the new.
In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or. The film was created when a large amount of archived footage of monk was found in the 1980s. Straight, no chaser 1988 is a documentary about the life of. Features live performances by monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius. Thelonious monk straight, no chaser page 2 steve hoffman. This film is a documentary of the late thelonious monk born on october 10, 1917 in rocky mountain, north carolina, who moved to manhattan, new york, at the age of four.
Directed by charlotte zwerin, it features live performances by monk and his group, and posthumous interviews with friends and family. The album was reissued on cd in 1996, including restored versions of previously abridged performances and three additional tracks. This album is a classic and one of the best albums monk has ever created. Sep 30, 1989 a recurrent image in charlotte zwerins remarkable documentary, thelonious monk. With charlie rouse on sax, larry gales on bass, ben riley on drums, and monk of course on piano.
Thelonious monk straight,no chaser classic modern jazz. The film was created when a large amount of archived footage of monk which. By the 1970s, as jazzfusion was becoming the order of the day, monk gave up music and went into seclusion. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Monk piano, charlie rouse tenor sax, ben riley drums, and larry gales bass. The definitive and complete straight, no chaser thelonious monks fruitful tenure at columbia records resulted in several classic recordings, and coincided with having his portrait on the cover of time magazinea distinction bestowed on only five jazz artists. Monk was always happy when he heard other bands playing his music. Sep 16, 20 thelonious monk licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of columbia. I am not convinced that there are two different current mixes of straight, no chaser like some people on this thread have purported. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. Straight, no chaser is an album by jazz musician thelonious monk, released in 1967. All song by thelonious monk unless otherwise noted side one locomotive 6. Straight, no chaser by thelonious monk on amazon music.
Song information for straight, no chaser thelonious monk on allmusic. It is clear throughout the film that monk never had any. Thelonious monk straight, no chaser the overjazz channel aims to offer only the best recordings of the begining era of modern music. Straight, no chaser 1988 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great thelonious sphere monk. Progressive jazz maitre thelonious monk 19171982 is the subject of this featurelength documentary. Find album credit information for straight, no chaser thelonious monk on allmusic. Straight, no chaser 1988 starring thelonious monk and tommy flanagan on dvd and bluray. Widely considered as one of the most important musicians in jazz he is one of only five jazz musicians to be featured on the cover of time monk had a unique improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the.