5 by Monk by 5

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]

5 by Monk by 5
Studio album by Thelonious Monk
Released	1959
Recorded	June 1, 2 & 4, 1959
Genre	Jazz
Length	44:08
Label	Riverside
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Thelonious Monk chronology
The Thelonious Monk Orchestra at Town Hall (1959) 5 by Monk by 5 (1959) Thelonious Alone in San Francisco (1959)

Professional ratings

Review scores
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

1. Jackie-Ing – 6:06
2. Straight, No Chaser – 9:21
3. Played Twice – 7:59

Side Two

1. "I Mean You" (Monk, Coleman Hawkins) – 9:47
2. "Ask Me Now" – 10:46

Personnel

• Thelonious Monk – piano
• Thad Jones – cornet
• Charlie Rouse – tenor saxophone
• Sam Jones – bass
• Art Taylor – drums