5 by Monk by 5
1959 studio album by jazz pianist Thelonious Monk
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5 by Monk by 5 is an album by American jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, recorded in June 1959 and released on Riverside later that year.[1] Monk's "five" features brass section Thad Jones and Charlie Rouse, with rhythm section Sam Jones and Art Taylor.[1]
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| Released | 1959 | |||
| Recorded | June 1, 2 & 4, 1959 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 44:08 | |||
| Label | Riverside | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
Background
Recording and composition
The title of the album comes from the quintet playing five of Monk's compositions.[1] These included the new "Jackie-Ing", which Monk hummed to the others to help them learn it.[2] The album also featured the debut of "Played Twice".
Release history
The CD reissue by Original Jazz Classics added two previously rejected takes of "Played Twice".[2]
Reception
The Penguin Guide to Jazz described it as "A relatively little-known Monk session, but a very good one."[2]
The AllMusic reviewer contrasted the complexity of the compositions with the contributions of Monk as a band member.[1]
Track listing
All songs by Thelonious Monk unless otherwise noted.
Side one
- Jackie-Ing – 6:06
- Straight, No Chaser – 9:21
- Played Twice – 7:59
Side two
- "I Mean You" (Monk, Coleman Hawkins) – 9:47
- "Ask Me Now" – 10:46
Personnel
- Thelonious Monk – piano
- Thad Jones – cornet
- Charlie Rouse – tenor saxophone
- Sam Jones – bass
- Art Taylor – drums