Monk, Thelonious

Jazz on a summer's day ( Visual )
9 editions published between 1987 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 645 libraries worldwide
Enshrined in the National Film Registry in 1999, Bert Stern's 1959 film offers precisely what its title promises. Along with a wealth of great music, the film subtly conveys the economic differences between the music's origins and Newport's wealthy citizens, and highlights the concentration and playfulness of great musicians by photographing them as intimately as possible. Despite the title, this concert film's performances--captured over the course of a weekend during the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival--really shine when night falls. As a documentary, it stylishly immortalizes transcendently beautiful music played on a glorious day, suggesting in the process that film might have no higher purpose.

Brilliant corners by Thelonious Monk ( Recording )
41 editions published between 1956 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 637 libraries worldwide

Thelonious Monk straight no chaser ( Visual )
17 editions published between 1988 and 2001 in English and held by 624 libraries worldwide
A wide-ranging documentary that aims to put Monk's status into context and perspective. It blends the history of Monk's early career in Harlem with archival black-and-white footage of the pianist performing his own compositions for Norwegian and French TV.

Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane by Thelonious Monk ( Recording )
40 editions published between 1960 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 620 libraries worldwide

Bird and Diz by Charlie Parker ( Recording )
14 editions published between 1950 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 510 libraries worldwide

The best of Ken Burns' Jazz ( Recording )
3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 510 libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns.

Bebop ( Recording )
6 editions published between 1976 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 505 libraries worldwide

Monk's dream by Thelonious Monk Quartet ( Recording )
7 editions published between 1963 and 2002 and held by 461 libraries worldwide

The best of Thelonious Monk by Thelonious Monk ( Recording )
16 editions published between 1989 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 459 libraries worldwide
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Thelonious Monk live in '66 by Thelonious Monk Quartet ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2006 and held by 459 libraries worldwide
Thelonious Monk revolutionized jazz with his innovative musical approach and these performances, filmed in Norway and Denmark in 1966, allow viewers the rare opportunity to experience Monk's genius up close.