Bud Powell - Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 1 (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) (LP)

The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 1 captures the expressive brilliance of Bud Powell at the height of his creative powers, supported by jazz legends like Fats Navarro, Sonny Rollins, and Roy Haynes. These sessions from 1949 and 1951—now recognized as some of the most groundbreaking in bebop piano—showcase Powell's virtuosic technique and innovative compositions that shaped the direction of modern jazz.

With the dynamic interplay of quintet pieces and a trio session highlighted by the ever-evolving “Un Poco Loco,” this album stands as both a testament to Powell’s genius and a cornerstone of the Blue Note catalog. Collectors and jazz enthusiasts alike will appreciate the timeless performances of classic originals like “Dance of the Infidels” and “Bouncing with Bud,” as well as stunning interpretations of standards, all captured in a release that honors the enduring legacy of one of jazz piano's true masters.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Blue Note
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 01/19/2024
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TRACKS

A1. Un Poco Loco (1st Take)
A2. Un Poco Loco (2nd Take)
A3. Un Poco Loco
A4. Dance Of The Infidels
A5. 52nd St. Theme
A6. It Could Happen To You
B1. A Night In Tunisia (Alternate Master)
B2. A Night In Tunisia
B3. Wail
B4. Ornithology
B5. Bouncing With Bud
B6. Parisian Thoroughfare