Name: Brilliant Corners
Brand: Thelonious Monk

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Default:19

Supplier EU

Rough Trade UK

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Format detail

Colour details

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Blue

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Download code

Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2021-12-24

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

DOL739HB

UPC / Barcode

889397006150

Blue LP

Ermitage Edition

Clear

2022-05-13

VNL12511

8032979645113

Clear LP

180 gm vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Black

Extended format: No

2022-04-01

DOL739HG

889397217396

Black LP

2017-03-01

NOT2CD350

2017-01-12

DOL739H

Artist

Thelonious Monk

Label EU

Doxy

Genre EU

Jazz

Thelonious Monk was an American jazz pianist and composer, born on October 10, 1917 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential pianists of the twentieth century and a key figure in the development of bebop. Monk's unique improvisational style and prolific compositions have left a lasting impact on the jazz genre. Known for his dissonant harmonies, angular melodic twists, and unconventional approach to the piano, he created music that was both innovative and captivating.

In addition to his musical talents, Monk had a distinct fashion sense with his signature suits, hats, and sunglasses. His stage presence was equally unconventional; often getting up from his piano to dance while his band members continued playing. This idiosyncratic behavior drew comparisons to ring-shout and Muslim Sufi whirling. Notably, Monk is one of only five jazz musicians to be featured on the cover of Time magazine.

Thelonious Monk passed away on February 17, 1982 at the age of 64 in Weehawken, New Jersey. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy as an artist who pushed boundaries and redefined jazz music through his groundbreaking compositions and performances.

Doxy is a Russian bootleg label that specializes in vinyl reissues. They have also launched the Dig-A-Log Series, which focuses on album reissues on vinyl and includes a bonus CD of the album. In addition, they have introduced a new line called ACV, using clear-native co-polymer for their vinyl process to reduce electrical distortion on records. Doxy's catalog includes CDs and boxsets.

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Brilliant Corners is Thelonius Monk's third disc for Riverside, and it's the first on the label to weigh in with such heavy original material. Enthusiasts who become jaded to the idiosyncratic nature of Monk's playing or his practically arithmetical chord progressions should occasionally revisit Brilliant Corners. There is an inescapable freshness and vitality saturated into every measure of every song. The passage of time makes it all the more difficult to imagine any other musicians bearing the capacity to support Monk with such ironic precision.

Brilliant Corners

Music EU

Discover Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk on Doxy label. Original and fresh music on vinyl records. Explore the iconic jazz artist's masterpiece.