Straight, no chaser is a 1988 documentary about the life of bebop pianist and composer thelonious monk. Straight, no chaserrecorded july 23, 1951 blue note 1589, 1511, it is only the second blues monk recordedmisterioso being the first. On the contrary, monks sui generis pianism helped to cement all these facets of his public. Available for purchase only in the united states leadsheets typically only contain the lyrics, chord symbols and melody line of a song and are rarely more than one page in length. Well monk set it straight theres not a time when you wait you gotta be on you gotta be strong the time is here so trust your life to your ear dont wait for no one theyll have to grow on because the homeland is the place where it happens and theres no one who can help you to straight no this monk had. Transpose, print or convert, download jazz pdf and learn to play flute score in minutes. It was first recorded on monks blue note sessions in 1951. He won so many times that he was banned from competing, so that others could have a chance to win. Straight no chaser from the jazz pianists ultimate guide. See new and popular thelonious monk songs, uploaded by musescore users, connect with a community of musicians who love to write and play music. Thelonious monk straight, no chaser sheet music leadsheet in. Volume 1 blue note cdp 7 81510 2 thelonious monk plays duke ellington riverside ojccd 2531244 brilliant corners riverside ojccd 0262 monks music riverside ojccd0842 underground columbiacbs ck 40785 videofilms. This tune is pretty typical of monks melodic sense. Straight no chaser is most often played in the key of f, so its an f blues.
Monk, thelonious, jazz musicians united states biography publisher schirmer books collection. If someone at a jazz jam session says lets play a blues in f, play these chords. Welcome to the first blues standard tutorial on the famous tune straight no chaser by thelonious monk. Miles davis straight, no chaser trumpet solo youtube. The life and genius of thelonious monk read online. Print and download lead sheets for straight, no chaser by thelonious monk in bb major. Ancient to future 1988 2009 for nigh on two decades straight no chaser magazine went around the globe reflecting the musical preoccupations of a devoted readership which included musicians, djs, crate diggers, music junkies, artists and designers and those people who. Straight no chaser bb lead sheet there is document straight no chaser bb lead sheet available here for reading and downloading. Monk bases the entire melody on the opening motif, particularly the chromatic part. Includes an analysis of monks style and discography. But as with all of monks tunes, the melody is what sets it apart and makes it unique. Straight no chaser sheet music, tabs and lead sheets. Choose and determine which version of straight no chaser chords and tabs by monk thelonious you can play.
Like misterioso, straight, no chaser is not like other blues in that the melody breaks with the typical fourbar phrasing and extends beyond the bar line. Contains printable sheet music plus an interactive, downloadable digital sheet music file. Straight no chaser tutorial straight no chaser improvisation. The straight no chaser play along is in the key of f, as is the straight no chaser pdf chord. In 2007, a 1998 video of the 12 days of christmas, went viral with over 8 million views and subsequently led to a fivealbum record deal with atlantic records in 2008. Download thelonious monk straight no chaser sheet music notes and chords for alto saxophone. Straight, no chaser recorded july 23, 1951 blue note 1589, 1511, it is only the second blues monk recordedmisterioso being the first. Thelonious monk straight no chaser sheet music notes. Monks playing style is very unique, using sparse voicings and omitting notes to add dissonance.
Straight no chaser is a 12bar blues head written by thelonius monk. Straight no chaser sheet music for piano download free. Straight no chaser sheet music for bass download free in pdf or. Straight no chaser is alias of chicago house music producer johnny fiasco. Print and download in pdf or midi straight, no chaser. Straight, no chaser by thelonious monk this is a 12bar blues. Check out with a twist deluxe amazon exclusive version by straight no chaser on amazon music. Jazz piano collection thelonious monk thelonious monk. While i made the video with monk in mind and using straight no chaser as an example this will really work in other genres and with other melodies than just jazz and bebop.
Straight no chaser sheet music for piano download free in pdf or. Ten years after turning a collegiate hobby into a recording career that has taken them around the world on tour, the a cappella group tells its story through music on one shot. As is the straight no chaser pdf chord chart, but it is important to be able to play it in. Jazz piano collection thelonious monk below are recordings and pdf transcriptions from a thelonious monk transcription book which is seemingly impossible to purchase. In our catalog, you can find thelonious monk sheet music for piano, drums, flute, saxophone, trumpet, guitar and almost any other instrument. Straight no chaser snc is a professional american a cappella group that originated in 1996 at indiana university. In making the video i also analyzed the melody of straight no chaser, and the way it is constructed is surprisingly elegant and sophisticated. The file extension pdf and ranks to the documents category. It was first recorded on monk s blue note sessions in 1951. Print and download in pdf or midi straight no chaser thelonious monk. Straight, no chaser 1988 is a documentary about the life of thelonious monk. Monk was also an important figure in jazz composition and his songs became an important part of the jazz repertoire.
The album was reissued on cd in 1996, including restored versions of previously abridged performances and three additional tracks. All song by thelonious monk unless otherwise noted side one locomotive 6. Charlotte zwerin and bruce ricker, straight, no chaser. Straight no chaser is a mens a cappella group from indiana university, started in 1996. Download thelonious monk straight no chaser sheet music notes and chords for clarinet. Use the download button below or simple online reader.
Straight, no chaser guitar tab by thelonious monk with free online tab player. Straight no chaser, on jazz guitar, lesson demo youtube. Musicnotes features the worlds largest online digital sheet music catalogue with over 300,000 arrangements available to print and play instantly. Directed by charlotte zwerin, it features live performances by monk and his group, and posthumous interviews with friends and family. With a twist deluxe amazon exclusive version by straight. Thelonious monk straight no chaser plus 20 jazz compositions piano solo and guitar. Thelonious monk, straight no chaser film complet vf 2016 en ligne hd partie 510. Download and print straight no chaser sheet music for alto sax solo by thelonious monk in the range of f. Download thelonious monk straight no chaser sheet music notes, chords. Thelonious monk sheet music free download in pdf or midi. Straight no chaser bb lead sheet download documents. Straight no chasers 20 album, under the influence, features more of the acclaimed a cappella groups takes of tunes that they love. Shop our newest and most popular thelonious monk sheet music such as round midnight, all the things you are and blue monk, or click the button above to browse all thelonious monk sheet music.
Widely considered as one of the most important musicians in jazz he is one of only five jazz musicians to be featured on the cover of time monk had a unique improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire, including epistrophy, round midnight, blue monk, straight no chaser and well, you. The indicated chords are simple, but you can alter or spice them up any way you wish. Shows a more suitable fingering as well as has the chords on it to follow the melody with it. Straight, no chaser is a hardcore band from rochester, ny. Get thelonious monk straight no chaser sheet music notes, chords. Miles davis trumpet solo straight, no chaser by thelonious monk off the album milestones by miles davis miles davis pdf avai. Buy straight no chasers album titled under the influence to enjoy in your home straight no chaser has had an amazing. His most frequently played songs include round midnight, i mean you, blue monk, straight no chaser and evidence. Produced by clint eastwood, and directed by charlotte zwerin, it features live performances by monk and his group, and posthumous interviews with friends and family. Download and print straight no chaser sheet music for clarinet solo by thelonious monk in the range of g4e6 from sheet music direct. The song was originally written in bb, but later it became popular in f as well due to miles daviss famous recording on his hit record milestones.