Music in Monk Time
59m·Music, Documentary·
Documentary portrait of jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, combining archival material of Monk playing solo and with his quartet, plus interpretations of his music by Dizzy Gillespie, Jon Hendricks and Company, Carmen McRae, Milt Jackson and members of the Thelonious Monk Quartet with Walter Davis, Jr. playing piano. The Thelonious Monk Big Band is recreated by musical director, Paul Jeffrey, featuring Terence Blanchard and Monk's son, T. S., on drums. Jon Hendricks serves as narrator, putting the entire text to rhyme. His lyrics to "Round Midnight" is performed by Carmen McRae and "In Walked Bud" performed by Hendricks and Company.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| JJon HendricksSelf | Self |
 Terence BlanchardSelf | Self |
| WWalter Davis Jr.Self | Self |
| LLarry GalesSelf | Self |
 Dizzy GillespieSelf | Self |
| JJohn HeardSelf | Self |
| MMilt JacksonSelf | Self |
 Carmen McRaeSelf | Self |
| TThelonious Monk Jr.Self | Self |
 Thelonious MonkSelf | Self |
| BBen RileySelf | Self |
| CCharlie RouseSelf | Self |