| Revealing, rarely-seen footage of Monk in 1967-1968 captures the mercurial music master on and offstage, in the studio and on the road, at work and at rest. This is supplemented by interviews with Monk's friends and colleagues, interpretations of Monk's music and rare archival photographs producing a vibrant portrait of the legendary jazz musician.
"...We are granted a closer glance behind the veil of this half-hidden, exotically gifted figure than could ever be observed during his sadly aborted career..."
Los Angeles Times - Leonar Feather (11/17/1989)
"...This solid documentary of the jazz piano legend has a remarkable genesis....It is enriched -- or rather 'made' - by rare Monk footage shot in 1967..."
USA Today - Mike Clark (10/26/1990) |