Thelonious Monk: Straight No Chaser

Kick off the excitement of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival with a special screening of the acclaimed documentary Thelonious Monk: Straight No Chaser.

This intimate and revealing portrait, directed by Direct Cinema pioneer Charlotte Zwerin, is the closest a film camera ever got to the enigmatic jazz visionary Thelonious Monk.

The film was expertly crafted from a trove of rare, unguarded 1960s archival footage, providing a unique glimpse into the quixotic world of one of the twentieth century’s most revolutionary artists. As a bebop innovator and the second-most-recorded jazz composer globally, Monk’s brilliant and complex life is explored through live performances, behind-the-scenes moments, and interviews with friends and family. Experience the master’s idiosyncratic style and extraordinary music, featuring some of the most valuable jazz sequences ever filmed.

Popcorn and refreshments are available for purchase.

6:30 PM – Doors open
7:00 PM – Film starts

Tickets:
$10 for non-members
$5 for members (WJCT donor of $60 per year minimum)

Run time: 1 hours, 30 minutes
PG-13

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