Brilliant Corners is an album by saxophonist James Spaulding featuring compositions by, or associated with Thelonious Monk which was recorded in 1988 and released on the Muse label.Muse LP series discography: 5350 to 5399 accessed September 27, 2017Muse Records listing, accessed September 27, 2017Jazzlists: James Spaulding discography, accessed September 27, 2017
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "James Spaulding is a very distinctive altoist and flutist whose inside/outside playing can cover anything from bop to freer improvisations. On what was surprisingly only his third recording as a leader, Spaulding is heard at the peak of his powers, leading a quartet/quintet ... this is his definitive recording".
Track listing All compositions by Thelonious Monk except where noted "Brilliant Corners" – 6:15 "Let's Cool One" – 6:04 "Down With It" (Bud Powell) – 3:58 "Reflections" – 6:08 "I Mean You" (Coleman Hawkins, Thelonious Monk) – 5:41 "Ask Me Now" – 6:03 "Little Willie Leaps" (Miles Davis) – 5:16 "Little Rootie Tootie" – 6:00
Personnel James Spaulding – alto saxophone, flute Wallace Roney – trumpet Mulgrew Miller – piano Ron Carter – bass Kenny Washington – drums
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