A piano jazz piece filled with sharp touch and refined bop.
The album features a powerful attack and a succession of light bop phrases, creating a rich performance that lets you feel the core of the piano. Bud Powell's unique style emerges vividly as he moves between solo and trio pieces.
Strong attacks and sharp phrases burst forth from the very beginning, instantly revealing Bud Powell's signature style. In his trio pieces with Ray Brown and Max Roach, the rhythmic thrust is clear, and coupled with the piano's sharp response, the tension never lets up. In his solo pieces, his finger speed and firm touch push forward, and signature tracks like "Tempus Fugue-It" and "Cherokee" feature a high level of kinetic energy and a sharp landing, creating a powerful impact on the overall impression of the album. The reason this is an essential piece for discussing Powell's bop period is evident in every detail of his performance, and the more you listen, the more you feel his energy and freshness.
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13 TRACKS:
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1)
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Tempus Fugue-It
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2)
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Celia
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3)
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Cherokee
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4)
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I’ll Keep Loving You
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5)
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Strictly Confidential
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6)
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All God’s Chillun Got Rhythm
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7)
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So Sorry Please
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8)
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Get Happy
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9)
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Sometimes I’m Happy
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10)
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Sweet Georgia Brown
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11)
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Yesterdays
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12)
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April In Paris
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13)
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Body And Soul
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Bass - Curly Russell (8 to 10, 12 and 13)
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Bass - Ray Brown (1 to 3, 5 to 7)
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Composed By - Bud Powell (1, 2, 4 and 7)
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Cover - David Stone Martin
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Drums - Max Roach (all except for 4 and 11)
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Piano - Bud Powell
