Title Thelonious Monk : American composer / a co-production of Toby Byron/Multiprises in association with Taurus Film, Munich and VideoArts, Japan ; directed by Matthew Seig ; written by Quincy Troupe ; produced by Toby Byron, Richard Saylor.

Publication Info.	[Place of publication not identified] : Medici Arts ; [Place of publication not identified] : EuroArts Music International GmbH, [2009]
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Wethersfield Public Library - DVDs	DVD 781.65 MONK	Check Shelf

Edition	Limited edition.
Description	1 videodisc (59 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in..
Series	Masters of American music
	Masters of American music series.
System Details	DVD; NTSC; aspect ratio 4:3; region code 0; PCM mono 2.0.
Cast	Thelonious Monk ; Randy Weston ; Barry Harris ; Orrin Keepnews ; Billy Taylor ; Thelonious Monk, Jr. ; Marion White ; Ben Riley.
Credits	Interviewer, Quincy Troupe ; editor, Steven Olswang ; director of photography, Herbert Forsberg.
Event	Filmed in Minton's Playhouse, Algonquin Hotel, New York City.
Summary	A portrait of the musician and composer, Thelonious Monk, including clips of international performances and interviews with artists and producers.
Contents	Opening -- The epitome of jazz -- Traditional influences -- Bebop -- 52nd Street -- The five spot -- An acknowledged genius.
Language	In English with optional French and German subtitles.
Note	GMD: videorecording.
Subject	Monk, Thelonious.
	Piano music (Jazz)
	Jazz.
Genre/Form	Documentary television programs.
	Biographical television programs.
Added Author	Seig, Matthew. Director.
	Troupe, Quincy. Screenwriter. Interviewer.
	Byron, Toby. Producer.
	Saylor, Richard. Producer.
	Monk, Thelonious. Performer. Composer. Interviewee.
	Weston, Randy, 1926-2018. Performer. Interviewee.
	Harris, Barry, 1929-2021. Performer. Interviewee.
	Keepnews, Orrin. Performer. Interviewee.
	Taylor, Billy, 1921-2010. Performer. Interviewee.
	Monk, T. S. (Thelonious Sphere) Performer. Interviewee.
	Riley, Ben. Performer. Interviewee.
	Toby Byron/Multiprises.
	Taurus Film GmbH.
	Video Arts, Japan.
	Medici Arts (Firm)
	EuroArts Music International GmbH.
Added Title	American composer
	Masters of American music (Television program)
Standard No.	880242571182
Music No.	2057118 Medici Arts

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