Documentary Series: “Straight, No Chaser”
Thursday, February 19th @ 6:30pm
At the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts - 926 East Center Street
JGCA’s documentary series continues with “Straight, No Chaser,” detailing the life of Thelonious Monk on February 19th!
There are many great stories in jazz, and numerous biopics detailing the interesting, eventful lives of the brilliant musicians who have performed over the years to screen. Each documentary has been carefully curated to showcase the iconic faces of the genre, as well as lesser-known figures with extraordinary life stories.
But that’s not all! Each movie is preceded by a musical performance from Milwaukee’s outstanding jazz scene. Tael Estremera will be taking the stage, playing some iconic Monk tunes. This sensational multi-instrumentalist is renowned for his jaw-dropping renditions of all the standards and more.
Due to the generous contributions of a private funder, donations from this event are invested directly back into The Jazz Gallery, supporting the city’s local arts scene and touring acts.
Date: February 19
Time: 6:30pm
Cover: $15 Suggested Donation ($10 Students)