Knotty, angular compositions played with Monk's unmistakable touch, the title track so hard it had to be spliced together. Idiosyncratic and brilliant. Essential Monk. Released in 1957, it's an early landmark for Thelonious Monk.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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More from Thelonious Monk — where to go next
If you have Brilliant Corners, these are the Thelonious Monk records worth reaching for next.
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Brilliant Corners1957 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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Monk's Music1957 · JazzClassic
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Solo Monk1965 · JazzClassic
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