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Thelonious Monk: Paris 1969
Thelonious Monk: Paris 1969

Thelonious Monk: Paris 1969

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Live archive release from the Jazz legend. Thelonious Monk Paris 1969 is a fascinating and important late-career document of the legendary Jazz pianist and composer in performance with his Quartet at the Salle Pleyel concert hall in Paris, France on December 15, 1969. The concert also featured a surprise guest appearance from renowned drummer Philly Joe Jones. Filmed in Black & White.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

61 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

01 January 2013

Country

United States of America

Cast

Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk

Charlie Rouse

Charlie Rouse

Nate Hygelund

Nate Hygelund

Paris Wright

Paris Wright

Philly Joe Jones

Philly Joe Jones

Jacques Hess

Jacques Hess

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