3 Facts About Thelonious Monk's Brilliant Corners

The album was recorded over three sessions in October and December 1956. It was released in 1957 on Riverside Records.

The title track was so technically demanding that it required extensive editing. Monk and his band struggled to complete a single clean take.

The album marked a turning point in Monk’s career. It helped establish him as a major jazz composer and bandleader.