![]() It's nice that it's available now on disc. I imagine those who love jazz would have to own this. ![]() Not being a jazz fan, I can't appreciate his music as others would, but I'm being honest.and I still enjoyed watching this even though I own only a half dozen jazz CDs. I don't know his history so I can't comment further on that topic. ![]() He acted as if he were stoned most of the time. He wasn't the most articulate man so perhaps that is why this is more concert than documentary. Photography-wise, I particularly enjoyed the closeups of Monk's face as he performed. The coverage is in black-and-white and well done. Follow Artist + A cappella ensemble that reworks traditional songs and pop tunes, often in a rock style. Most of them are performed by Monk but some are done by other musicians. ![]() Most of the tunes are excerpts from various much-longer numbers he did. I say "concert" because there is as much music, if not more, than dialog. This is a documentary but almost a straight concert, featuring jazz pianist who performed mainly in the 1950s and 1960s and is a legend in music circles. Reviewed by ccthemovieman-1 7 / 10 More Of A Concert Than A Documentary, But That's Fine ![]()
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