Part two of a two-part portrait of the great Jazz composer and pianist. On his European tour his quartet was joined by Ray Copeland, Clark Terry, Phil Woods, and Johnny Griffin. They traveled as part of George Wein’s Newport Jazz Festival road company to London, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin, Mainz, and Rotterdam.

Monk is a documentary film released in 1968 that explores the life and music of Thelonious Monk, a renowned jazz musician. The film provides an in-depth look at Monk's unique style, his impact on the jazz genre, and his personal struggles. Through interviews, performances, and archival footage, viewers gain insight into the mind of this talented and influential artist.