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Thelonious Monk: Straight No Chaser
February 18-February 25, 2008
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Thelonious Sphere Monk died on February 17 1982. He was very highly regarded at that time but as the years have marched on he has become even more respected as a composer and musician. And a major factor has been this documentary, presented now on its 20th Anniversary. 'A recurrent image in this remarkable documentary is of the jazz pianist slowly spinning around in what appear to be deliberate attempts to disorient himself. Although the film offers no explanation for this penchant, the picture of the pianist whirling like a child playing games with himself is an apt metaphor for his revolutionary piano style. As the abundant musical soundtrack illustrates, his spare, knotty pianism, with its restless stop-start rhythms and percussive insistence, maintained a perspective on life and art that was defiantly off-center, obsessively exploratory and deeply personal.' (New York Times) Helpful Information: All patrons must be 18 years or older or be accompanied by a parent. Children under 6 are not admitted at any time.
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320 E 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701 -
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Tickets: $2/General Admission
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February 18-February 25, 2008Times:
Monday and Tuesday 10:00pm, (2/25) Monday 7:00pm -
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