One month after these recordings, Monk would begin his summer and autumn residency at the Five Spot on Cooper Square after regaining his cabaret card, without which he had been barred from playing in most of New York City's clubs.
Following a month after recording sessions, Monk resumed performances at the Five Spot on Cooper Square during the summer and fall months after obtaining his cabaret card, which had been previously revoked and prevented him from playing in many New York City venues.