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.

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".

Brilliant Corners (James Spaulding album)

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

References

Muse Records albums

James Spaulding albums

1989 albums

Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio

Thelonious Monk tribute albums

Brilliant Corners (James Spaulding album)