Brilliant corners by thelonious monk album, hard bop. Jan 08, 2018 brilliant corners, by thelonious monk when producer orrin keepnews signed thelonious monk to his newly formed riverside label in 1955, he had to come up with a plan. Thelonious monk brilliant corners 1957, deep groove. Dec 25, 2009 moving on with my christmas uploads, the next selection im uploading, is thelonious monk s brilliant corners, one of my favorite albums from him next to straight, no chaser. Moving on with my christmas uploads, the next selection im uploading, is thelonious monk s brilliant corners, one of my favorite albums from him next to straight, no chaser. This is the last monk album featuring the thelonious monk quartet, and the last featuring charlie rouse.
The idea of this blog is share music difficult to find. On genius of modern music volume 1, monk presented a tight, unique stature for his work to flow. Thelonious monk brilliant corners lyrics and tracklist. My first experience of monk was criss cross and the monk side of the old miles and monk at newport lp. Brilliant corners is at one and the same time full of the idiosyncracy that typifies so much of thelonious monk s music and then again simply one of the greatest jazz albums ever produced. Listen to your favorite songs from brilliant corners by monk thelonious now. Jan 09, 2017 welcome to the deep groove mono collectors discography for legendary jazz pianist thelonious monk. Continuing our series in which guardian and observer writers pick their favourite albums john fordham examines the brilliant corners of. Ercs costly limited edition releases usually quickly sell out. Get the best deals on vinyl records jazz thelonious monk when you shop the largest online selection at.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. In this masterful compilation, worldrecognized discographer chris sheridan draws together the most comprehensive reconstruction of thelonious monk s performances and recordings. Jazz piano collection thelonious monk thelonious monk. Monks masterpiece is re born in true mono from the original analogue tapes some 64. Riverside thelonious monk piano ernie henry alto saxophone sonny rollins tenor saxophone oscar pettiford double bass. Dal trio plays duke ellington 1955 al quintetto di brilliant corners 1956, monk realizza i suoi capolavori su etichetta riverside, e raggiunge lo status di mito vivente. Erc announces monks brilliant corners from original mono. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Brilliant corners by thelonious monk on amazon music.
Hear an unreleased thelonious monk recording made for film. As a whole, brilliant corners might be the magnum opus of all that. With the release of brilliant corners, the 39 yearold pianistcomposer finally achieved the. Brilliant corners by thelonious monk on amazon music unlimited. Apr 21, 2017 hear an unreleased thelonious monk recording made for film monk only lent his talents to the film world once, and the soundtrack is finally being released in time for record store day. Composed by thelonious monk cornet thad jones tracks. Round midnight ruby my dear thelonious think of one ugly beauty we see well you neednt jazz piano collection thelonious monk.
Thelonious monk s compositions as recorded by thelonious monk created date. Although brilliant corners is thelonious monks third disc for riverside, its the first on the label to weigh in with such heavy original material. Brilliant corners by thelonious monk on amazon music amazon. Brilliant corners exemplifies monk s genius both as a band leader and composer. According to robin kelleys library of congress essay on the album monk did not share the music for the title track, preferring musicians to learn by ear. The album is notable for featuring monk on solo piano almost exclusively. Just a few days ago ken micallef asked for my faves in the video elsewhere on this channel and i pulled this one out in. Find similar albums to brilliant corners thelonious monk on allmusic. Thelonious monk piano, orrin keepnews producer, liner notes, bill grauer producer, paul bacon cover design, paul weller photography, jack higgins engineer. Below are recordings and pdf transcriptions from a thelonious monk. Thelonious monk s brilliant corners is arguably not only his most criticallyacclaimed lp but it marked a major turning point in his career. Cd, album, re original jazz classics, riverside records.
Below are recordings and pdf transcriptions from a thelonious monk transcription book which is. Quirky yet rigorously logical, monks playful but always. Jazzplanet thelonious monk brilliant corners eac s. After twentyfive attempts, the final recorded version consisted of parts of various takes spliced. Brilliant corners thelonious monk releases allmusic. Enthusiasts who become jaded to the idiosyncratic nature of monk s playing or his practically arithmetical chord progressions should occasionally revisit brilliant corners. Brilliant corners by thelonious monk from brilliant.
Jazzplanet thelonious monk brilliant corners eac s flac. Brilliant corners by thelonious monk guardian and observer writers are picking their favourite albums with a view that you might do the same. Brilliant corners is the definitive monk album with four of the five tracks original monk compositions all digitally remastered for optimum listening. Brilliant corners thelonious monk song info allmusic. Thelonious monk live at the it club 100 greatest jazz albums. It was his third album for riverside records, and the first, for this label, to include his own compositions. Electric recording company announced today the forthcoming true mono reissue of thelonious monk s brilliant corners featuring sonny rollins due some time in april. Thelonious monk, brilliant corners music the guardian. Find thelonious monk discography, albums and singles on allmusic. As a bonus, we have added the only existing alternate take from the sessions an incomplete version of pannonica plus monks complete previous session with sonny rollins, recorded in a quartet format in 1954.
Thelonious monk was one of alfred lions most difficult to launch. Find highquality thelonious monk stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Thelonious is a 10 minilp by american jazz pianist and composer thelonious monk, performed by the thelonious monk trio. Thelonious monk thelonious sphere monk born october 10, 1917. The complex title track, which featured rollins, was so difficult to play that the final. Brilliant corners by monk thelonious on amazon music unlimited.
Original jazz classics ojc026, ojccd0262 thelonious monk brilliant corners riverside rs3000 thelonious monk mighty monk riverside rlp 421, rlp 9421 thelonious monk greatest hits. Sky torrents thelonious monk brilliant corners 1957. Brilliant corners genre jazz styles hard bop, bop label. Brilliant corners is a studio album by american jazz musician thelonious monk. Few composers or improvisers can match the originality of pianist thelonious monk. Originally released by columbia records in 1968, it was re.
Although brilliant corners is thelonious monk s third disc for riverside, its the first on the label to weigh in with such heavy original material. Cd, album, re, rm original jazz classics, riverside records ojccd026, rlp 12226. It was his third album for riverside records, and the first, for this label. Dec 27, 2004 on redbook, theres also the analogue productions thelonious monk box set, riverside tenor sessions, which contains brilliant corners on gold disc. Dal trio plays duke ellington 1955 al quintetto di brilliant corners 1956, monk realizza i suoi capolavori su etichetta riverside, e raggiunge lo. Brilliant cornersfirst recorded on october 15, 1956 riverside rlp12226, this composition proved notoriously difficult for monks band, which included sonny rollins tenor, ernie henry alto, oscar pettiford bass, and max roach drums. The best jazz works are organized sloppiness, and its what made thelonious monk the genius that he was. Thelonious monk brilliant corners thelonious monk and.
The complex title track required over a dozen takes in the studio. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. It was originally released in 1953 as the first of five 10 mini studio albums by monk for prestige prlp 142, and was later expanded into the 12inch album thelonious monk trio with the addition of two nonchronological later tracks. Former editor of british network television news programs and awardwinning producer, sheridan has a parallel life as a jazz writer, publishing in magazines in the united states, germany, france, italy, and japan as well as the uk. Brilliant corners is a seminal 1956 recording from thelonoius monk, his first disc of original material on the riverside label. Brilliant corners mono version thelonious monk to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Dal trio plays duke ellington 1955 al quintetto di brilliant corners. Thelonious monk plays duke ellington 1955 and the unique thelonious monk 1956. Thelonious monk with sonny rollins, ernie henry and clark terry thelonious monk with sonny rollins, ernie henry and clark terry brilliant corners. On cd two we have also included the album thelonious himself which includes one of monk s most famous tracks round midnight and features john coltrane on sax. Brilliant corners thelonious monk similar allmusic.
It contains five of monk s original compositions performed by a quintet. As i became more familiar with monks work over the years, it came to my attention that the pianist recorded the same song multiple times throughout his career. Cd, album, re, rm original jazz classics, riverside records 0025218602624. Monk s blues is an album by thelonious monk accompanied by a big band arranged and conducted by oliver nelson.
On cd two we have also included the album thelonious himself which includes one of monks most famous tracks round midnight and. Thelonious monk brilliant corners 1957, deep groove, vinyl. Thelonious monk brilliant corners steve hoffman music forums. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Listen free to thelonious monk brilliant corners brilliant corners, balue bolivar baluesare and more.
Featuring such stars as sonny rollins and max roach, as well as some of the pianistcomposers most creative writing ever on the title tune. On brilliant corners, recorded in late 1956, monk mainly performed his own music. Thelonious himself is a studio album by thelonious monk released in 1957 via riverside records, his fourth for the label. Altra amicizia importantissima fu quella col pianista bud powell, che propose piu volte interpretazioni personali dei temi dellamico. There is an inescapable freshness and vitality saturated into every measure of every song. Thelonious monk s epic brilliant corners is one of the select few to simultaneously demonstrate the inherent beauty and musicality of the often bombastic or seemingly disjointed nature of bop jazz. Moving on with my christmas uploads, the next selection im uploading, is thelonious monks brilliant corners, one of my favorite albums from. Thelonious monk brilliant corners 1982, vinyl discogs. After twentyfive attempts, the final recorded version consisted of parts of various takes spliced together. Digitally remastered by kirk felton 1987, fantasy studios, berkeley, california. Brilliant corners first recorded on october 15, 1956 riverside rlp12226, this composition proved notoriously difficult for monk s band, which included sonny rollins tenor, ernie henry alto, oscar pettiford bass, and max roach drums. Brilliant corners from 1956 marks the arrival of monk on the scene. His group on this recording consisted of established playerssonny rollins, oscar pettiford and max roach etc who were sufficiently capable and adventurous to understand what the errant genius had in mind in. Nov 20, 2008 thelonious monk genius of modern music vol.
Monk s music brilliant corners 5 x 5 x monk thelonious himself solo thelonious alone in san francisco solo. Mar 28, 2010 my first experience of monk was criss cross and the monk side of the old miles and monk at newport lp. Thelonious monk with sonny rollins, ernie henry and clark terry brilliant corners. Hard to go wrong with the most of the riverside or columbia titles. Brilliant corners balue bolivar baluesare pannonica i surrender, dear bemsha swing. Its release was preceded in the prestige 12inch catalog of monk s work by thelonious monk trio prestige prlp 7027, and followed by thelonious monk and sonny. Unlike most other jazz albums of the era, brilliant corners was edited from multiple takes to produce complete takes of the complex music, which may account for sonic shortcomings. 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. A biodiscography of thelonious monk, dates the first 12inch vinyl release of the album thelonious monk prestige prlp 7053to 1956. The musical styles can range from electronics to postmetal, but the motivation remains intact. Find album release information for brilliant corners thelonious monk on allmusic. Album brilliant corners mono version, thelonious monk. Lp, album, mono, dee riverside records, riverside records r5006, rlp226. Enthusiasts who become jaded to the idiosyncratic nature of monks playing or his practically arithmetical chord progressions should occasionally revisit brilliant corners.
Thelonious monk brilliant corners releases discogs. The special attraction this time around is the sacd remastering. Check out brilliant corners by thelonious monk on amazon music. Listen to your favorite songs from brilliant corners by thelonious monk now. Rarely have individual compositions or performances practically defined entire musical subgenres.