A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| JJimmy ClevelandSelf | Self |
 Thelonious MonkSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 John ColtraneSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
| NNellie MonkSelf | Self |
 Samuel E. WrightSelf - Narrator (voice) | Self - Narrator (voice) |
| HHarry ColombySelf | Self |
| NNica De KoenigswarterSelf | Self |