Brilliant Corners

“Brilliant Corners” is considered an essential jazz record, often cited as one of the greatest jazz albums of all time: musicians like Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, and Eric Dolphy were influenced by Monk’s ability to push the boundaries of jazz without losing its essence. The album, recorded in 1956 and released in 1957, is not just a masterwork in Thelonious Monk’s discography but a pivotal moment in the evolution of modern jazz.