Thelonious Monk : American composer

Author

Matthew Seig

Call Number

• DVD 921 M745A (CEN)

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Edition

Limited ed. ; Full screen version.

Languages

In English with optional French and German subtitles.

Performers

Interviewer, Quincy Troupe ; Featuring: Thelonious Monk ; Randy Weston ; Barry Harris ; Orrin Keepnews ; Billy Taylor ; Thelonious Monk, Jr. ; Marion White ; Ben Riley.

Publication Information

[S.l.] : Medici Arts ; [S.l.] : EuroArts Music International GmbH, c2009.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (59 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

A portrait of the musician and composer, Thelonious Monk, including clips of international performances and interviews with artists and producers.

Notes

"Newly digitally remastered."

Originally produced in 1991.

Contents

• Opening (1:25)
• The epitome of jazz (6:30)
• Traditional influences (6:25)
• Bebop (8:02)
• 52nd Street (8:52)
• The Five Spot (10:02)
• An acknowledged genius (15:32)
• Credits (1:27).