5 by Monk by 5

5 by Monk by 5
Studio album by Thelonious Monk
Released	1959
Genre	Jazz
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)

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5 by Monk by 5 is an album by jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, released in 1959. The album features five of Monk's original compositions performed by a quintet.

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