One of the few problems with Tony Shalhoub's Monk was how frequently it would recast characters or reuse actors for very different roles.

In 1968, we had the opportunity to spend time with Thelonious Monk and his musicians ... at a Jazz Festival organized by George Wein. The members of the quartet were Charlie Rouse, Larry Gales ...

In 1968, we had the opportunity to spend time with Thelonious Monk and his musicians ... at a Jazz Festival organized by George Wein. The members of the quartet were Charlie Rouse, Larry Gales ...

For 60 years a mysterious monk with no name has zigzagged the globe to protect an ancient scroll - a scroll that holds the key to unlimited power. Now the Monk must look for a new scrollkeeper.