Despite various reissue formats over several decades, the seven original LPs contained in Thelonious Monk The Riverside Tenor Sessions stood perfectly well on their own at the time of initial release and remain among the highest achievements of a truly golden age. Recorded and released between 1956 and 1961, these seven Monk combo albums were critical in Monk's emergence from a decade of ridicule and neglect to his status at the pinnacle of the jazz pantheon.
Monk's third Riverside album, Brilliant Corners the first to include horns and emphasize his original compositions is recognized as the first major step in his rise from being considered a mere eccentric to rightful acceptance as a true jazz giant.
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Despite various reissue formats over several decades, the seven original LPs contained in Thelonious Monk The Riverside Tenor Sessions stood perfectly well on their own at the time of initial release and remain among the highest achievements of a truly golden age. Recorded and released between 1956 and 1961, these seven Monk combo albums were critical in Monk’s emergence from a decade of ridicule and neglect to his status at the pinnacle of the jazz pantheon.

Monk’s third Riverside album, Brilliant Corners the first to include horns and emphasize his original compositions is recognized as the first major step in his rise from being considered a mere eccentric to rightful acceptance as a true jazz giant.

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