Alan Plater’s 1987 novel ‘Misterioso’ is open at Chapter ONE ‘Misterioso’. It reads as follows: Said the dark-haired man: ‘ “Misterioso”? It’s a piece of music. A blues, naturally, like all my best friends. Written by Thelonious Monk. Piano player, full name - Thelonious Sphere Monk. If you’re a musician, you’ll understand me when I say it’s a blues built around walking sixths. If you’re not a musician, let me offer my congratulations and tell you “Misterioso” is a tune that haunts you. Always beyond reach. Just around the corner. A sweet promise and the echo of a sad dream.’ He smiled, mostly at himself. ‘Yes, well, sure, so that’s all a load of pretentious crap. But you did ask the question’

Having mentioned ‘Misterioso’ the 1991 TV play (replies passim) recently, I was inspired to seek out the novel it was based on, and World Of Books came up with the goods. V much looking forward to reading this #AlanPlater #JazzInFiction 💙📚