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'Thelonious in Action' was recorded live at the Five Spot in Manhattan on 7 August 1958, during the same sessions that produced 'Misterioso'. The Five Spot, one of New York's most famous jazz venues, was the place where Monk first stepped into the limelight. He was accompanied by tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin, drummer Roy Haynes and bassist Ahmed Abdul-Malik. They recorded two memorable albums of classic Monk repertoire (this is the first).
From the moment Monk's fingers touch the keys on the opening track 'Light Blue', the listener is transported into a world of musical virtuosity and improvisational brilliance. Monk leads the quartet through a series of electrifying performances that are as daring as they are enthralling.
Side A
1. Light Blue
2. Coming On The Hudson
3. Rhythm-a-ning
4. Epistrophy (theme)
Side B
1. Blue Monk
2. Evidence
3. Epistrophy (theme)