Jazz Icons: Thelonious Monk Live in '66 (2006)

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Thelonious Monk features two intimate concerts filmed three days apart in Scandanavia in the Spring of 1966 with a legendary quartet that includes drummer Ben Riley, bassist Larry Gales and tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse. Thelonious Monk revolutionized jazz with his innovative musical approach and these remarkable performances allow viewers the rare opportunity to experience Monk’s genius up close on his classic compositions “Blue Monk,” “Epistrophy” and “’Round Midnight.”

Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
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Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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What is Jazz Icons: Thelonious Monk Live in '66 about?
Thelonious Monk features two intimate concerts filmed three days apart in Scandanavia in the Spring of 1966 with a legendary quartet that includes drummer Ben Riley, bassist Larry Gales and tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse. Thelonious Monk revolutionized jazz with his innovative musical approach and these remarkable performances allow viewers the rare opportunity to experience Monk’s genius up close on his classic compositions “Blue Monk,” “Epistrophy” and “’Round Midnight.”
Who stars in Jazz Icons: Thelonious Monk Live in '66?
Jazz Icons: Thelonious Monk Live in '66 stars Thelonious Monk, Ben Riley, Larry Gales, Charlie Rouse.
How long is Jazz Icons: Thelonious Monk Live in '66?
Jazz Icons: Thelonious Monk Live in '66 has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is Jazz Icons: Thelonious Monk Live in '66?
Jazz Icons: Thelonious Monk Live in '66 is a Music, Documentary film.
Where was Jazz Icons: Thelonious Monk Live in '66 produced?
Jazz Icons: Thelonious Monk Live in '66 was produced in United States of America.