This recording made by Coltrane's first wife Naima, can hardly be classified as hi-fi, but it captures the incredible energy and power of Coltrane and Monk almost at the moment ofinception for the young tenor innovator, who seems to be discovering his voice for the first time on the bandstand. Thesound of joy and surprise is evident in his voluminous solos, and in Monk's more minimalist, rhythmically complex gestures, as the band (featuring the legendary drummer Roy Haynes) tears through five Monk standards in a manner which more than makes up for the aural deficiencies of the recording. A historic find that will thrill fans and scholars alike.