5 by Monk by 5 is an album by jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, released in 1959.^[1] The album's basis is five of Monk's original compositions performed in a quintet setting.

Track listing

All songs by Thelonious Monk unless otherwise noted.

1. "Jackie-Ing"  6:06
2. "Straight, No Chaser"   9:21
3. "Played Twice (Take 3)"  7:59
4. "Played Twice (Take 1)"  6:56
5. "Played Twice (Take 2)"  7:52
6. "I Mean You" (Monk, Coleman Hawkins)  9:47
7. "Ask Me Now"  10:46

Performers

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

References

pt:5 by Monk by 5