Just after John Coltrane left him and
before the arrival of Charlie Rouse, Thelonious
Monk formed a quartet with tenor saxophonist
Johnny Griffin, which played at the Five Spot
in New York during 1958. Half of this music
was issued on two albums: In Action and
Misterioso. This edition contains all known
music from that gig plus a rare bonus track
also featuring Griffin. - .. FIVE SPOT 1958
Japan.
Recorded live at the Five Spot Café, New York, September 11, 1958.