Which jazz pianist recorded the 1957 album Brilliant Corners?

Thelonious Monk recorded the 1957 jazz album Brilliant Corners.

Released by Riverside Records, Brilliant Corners is one of Monk’s most highly regarded albums and a landmark of hard bop and modern jazz. Its challenging title track, with complex changes and an unusual structure, required numerous takes during the recording session.

The album features Monk on piano alongside notable musicians including Sonny Rollins, Ernie Henry, Oscar Pettiford, and Max Roach. The lineup changes between tracks, reflecting the demanding arrangements and Monk’s distinctive approach to ensemble playing.

Brilliant Corners is sometimes confused with Monk’s later albums such as Monk’s Dream or Underground. It was recorded in 1956 and released the following year, making it an important work from the middle of Monk’s career, before his move to Columbia Records in the 1960s.