Earl Rudolph "Bud" Powell (September 27, 1924 – July 31, 1966) was one of the most influential pianists in the history of
jazz. Along with
Charlie Parker and
Dizzy Gillespie he was instrumental in the development of
bebop, and his virtuosity as a pianist led many to call him "the Charlie Parker of the
piano". Powell was perhaps the first pianist to vocalize on the piano, meaning that he transfered his vocalized improvisations directly through his hands to the instrument. This gave his music a deep connection to time, which is an artifact of the human voice. Pre…
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