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Brilliant Corners

Thelonious Monk

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Format: LP

Cat No: 37049

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Release Date:  25 January 2019

Label:  Waxtime

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  8436028698882

Genres:  Jazz  

Release Date:  01 January 2017

Label:  Jazz Images

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  8437016248300

Genres:  Jazz  

Release Date:  29 November 2024

Label:  Ermitage

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  3770024957099

Genres:  Jazz  

  • Description

    Brilliant Corners is an exceptional example of Monk's distinctive approach to jazz, which was characterized by angular melodies, unusual chord progressions, complex rhythms, and an idiosyncratic sense of timing. The title track, "Brilliant Corners," for example, was so intricate that it took multiple takes to complete, and the musicians found it challenging to follow its unconventional structure. This difficulty speaks to Monk's originality and his pushing the boundaries of what jazz could be at the time. The LP is one of Thelonious Monk's most acclaimed and influential albums, recorded in 1956 and released in 1957. It stands as a cornerstone in Monk's discography, showcasing his innovative approach to jazz composition and performance, and is often regarded as one of his finest works. Upon its release, Brilliant Corners was met with widespread critical acclaim and remains a significant album in jazz history and helped solidify Monk's status as one of the great innovators of modern jazz. It was a breakthrough album for Monk commercially as well, attracting attention from jazz critics and listeners who were beginning to appreciate his genius more widely. Today, Brilliant Corners is considered an essential jazz record, often cited as one of the greatest jazz albums of all time: musicians like Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, and Eric Dolphy were influenced by Monk's ability to push the boundaries of jazz without losing its essence. The album is not just a masterwork in Thelonious Monk's discography but a pivotal moment in the evolution of modern jazz.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Pannonica 8:50
      • 2. I Surrender, Dear 5:31
      • 3. Bemsha Swing 7:50
      • 4. Pannonica [Alt Tk] 2:34*

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. 01 BRILLIANT CORNERS
      • 2. 02 BA - LUE BOLIVAR BA
      • 3. 03 PANNONICA
      • 4. 04 I SURRENDER, DEAR
      • 5. 05 BEMSHA SWING

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Brilliant Corners
      • 2. Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are

      Side 2

      • 1. Pannonica
      • 2. I Surrender, Dear
      • 3. Bemsha Swing