One of his finest works, showcasing his original compositional genius.
A historically significant album recorded by Thelonious Monk in 1956 and released by Riverside Records.
The album features jazz giants such as Sonny Rollins and Max Roach. The title track, "Brilliant Corners," showcases Monk's pioneering compositional abilities with its dissonant intro, seven-bar structure, and frequent tempo changes. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999 and was added to the U.S. National Recording Registry in 2003, and is highly regarded as the pinnacle of post-war American jazz.
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Brilliant Corners
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Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are
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Pannonica
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I Surrender, Dear
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Bemsha Swing
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