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1. BRILLIANT CORNERS
2. BA-LUE BOLIVAR BA-LUES-ARE
3. PANNONICA
4. I SURRENDER, DEAR
5. BEMSHA SWING |
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| | Description: | Brilliant Corners was Thelonious Monkâ??s third album for Riverside Records and the first for this label to include his own music. This 180 gram vinyl album features the complex title track "Brilliant Corners" ans stars such as Sonny Rollins and Max Roach. - 180GDespite various reissue formats over several decades, the seven original LPs contained in Thelonious Monk - The Riverside Tenor Sessions stood perfectly well on their own at the time of initial release and remain among the highest achievements of a truly golden age. Recorded and released between 1956 and 1961, these seven Monk combo albums were critical in Monk's emergence from a decade of ridicule and neglect to his status at the pinnacle of the jazz pantheon.Monk's third Riverside album, Brilliant Corners - the first to include horns and emphasize his original compositions - is recognized as the first major step in his rise from being considered a mere eccentric to rightful acceptance as a true jazz giant.Released in 1957, this masterpiece stands as a testament to Monk's genius as a composer, pianist, and bandleader. With it's complex harmonies, angular melodies, and unpredictable rhythms, 'Brilliant Corners' defies convention and challenges the listener to explore new sonic territories.Original compositions recorded here in multiple 1956 sessions, represent Monk at his most inventive and most challenging. 'Brilliant Corners' with it's uneven meter and it's tempo changes, is undoubtedly the real back-breaker, but this doesn't mean that the others are simple: 'Pannonica' is a near-ballad with guts; 'Ba-lue Bolivar Ba-luse-are,' has lots of extended blowing room (and don't neglect to dig several things Monk is doing behind the horns); and 'Bemsha Swing,' is only one of the four originals not specifically prepared for this record date. Monk recorded it twice previously, but comparison shows that it hasn't remained static during that time. Each track offers a glimpse into Monk's singular musical vision.It took real stars to master some of Monk's most difficult and brilliant music and Brilliant Corners is backed by an all-star ensemble featuring the likes of Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Oscar Pettiford, Ernie Henry, Paul Chambers and Clark Terry.In addition to some of his best recorded piano performances and more than two dozen of his profoundly personal compositions, the albums in this reissue series provide an overview of the era's major tenor saxophonists, with contributions by Sonny Rollins, Coleman Hawkins, John Coltrane, Johnny Griffin, Charlie Rouse and Harold Land. Max Roach, Art Blakely, Roy Haynes and Thad Jones are among the other jazz immortals featured on the essential Brilliant Corners, Monk's Music: Thelonious Monk Septet, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane, Thelonious in Action, Misterioso, 5 by Monk by 5 and Quartet Plus Two At The Blackhawk.Thelonious Monk - Brilliant CornersOne of seven standout Thelonious Monk albums from the Riverside Records catalog!Reissued on 180-gram vinyl by Analogue Productions!Mastered AAA by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapePressed at Quality Record PressingsTracklist:1. Brilliant Corners2. Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are3. Pannonica4. I Surrender Dear5. Bemsha SwingNew credits on rear jacket and center label as follows:
"(c) 2024 & (c) 1957 Craft Recordings. Under License to Analogue Productions. Courtesy of Concord."
This 2024 release uses the same metalwork included in [r4220643], but pressed at QRP per hype sticker and website.
Cut by Kevin Gray at AcousTech Mastering. 180 gram pressing. The original 1997 RTI test pressing made from the same metal can be seen here: [r9763615]
AAPJ catalog number only appears on barcode sticker, jacket and label still use RLP 12-226
"Brilliant Corners" is a landmark LP by the legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, released on the esteemed Original Jazz Classics label. Originally recorded in 1956, this album stands as one of Monk's most innovative and celebrated works, showcasing his unique approach to composition and improvisation. Featuring an all-star lineup including Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Ernie Henry, and Oscar Pettiford, "Brilliant Corners" is renowned for its complex structures and rhythmic inventiveness. Thelonious Monk was a pivotal figure in modern jazz whose groundbreaking style influenced generations of musicians; he received numerous accolades throughout his career including Grammy Awards and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Original Jazz Classics is known for their high-quality reissues of essential jazz recordings, preserving iconic albums with meticulous attention to sound fidelity and packaging. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
753088022616 |
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