Thelonious Monk -Brilliant Corners -Hallmark CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "Brilliant Corners"

02. "Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are"

03. "Pannonica"

04. "I Surrender, Dear"

05. "Bemsha Swing"

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Brilliant Corners by Monklonius, released 3 November 2023, includes the following tracks: "Pannonica", "Bemsha Swing" and more. This version of Brilliant Corners comes as a 1xCD. -

His third album for the Riverside label but the first to feature so many of his own compositions, Brilliant Corners is regarded as one of the finest albums in Thelonius Monk's catalogue (it is regarded as of such significance it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999). The supporting musicians include Paul Chambers (better known for his work with Miles Davis), Max Roach, Clark Terry and Sonny Rollins, but it is Monk's own work on piano that dominates the proceedings.

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"Brilliant Corners" is a landmark jazz album by the legendary pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, released in 1957. This CD edition from Hallmark captures one of Monk?s most innovative and influential works, featuring complex compositions and groundbreaking improvisations that have become classics in the jazz repertoire. The album includes standout tracks such as "Brilliant Corners," "Pannonica," and "Bemsha Swing," showcasing Monk's unique approach to rhythm, harmony, and melody. As an artist, Thelonious Monk was known for his distinctive style?marked by angular melodies and dissonant harmonies?and he remains one of the most celebrated figures in jazz history. Over his career, Monk received numerous accolades including a posthumous Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for his contributions to music. Hallmark is recognized for its dedication to making classic albums accessible to new generations of listeners through high-quality reissues.

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713622

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