Name: Brilliant Corners
Brand: Thelonious Monk

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DOL739HG

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Colour

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r11220963]

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

180 gm vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Lasgo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

889397217396

Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

VNL12511

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Clear

[r18291226]

Extended format: Yes

Ermitage Edition

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2022-05-13

8032979645113

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / clear

DOL739HB

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Blue

[r14481030]

2021-12-24

0889397006150

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / blue

Artist

Thelonious Monk

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Doxy

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Rough Trade Essential

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.

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 GB

Discover Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk on Doxy. LP, CD formats available. Fresh and vital music with ironic precision.