Bud Powell

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Born
27 September 1924
Born In
Harlem, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
Died
31 July 1966 (aged 41)
Earl Rudolph "Bud" Powell (September 27, 1924 – July 31, 1966) was one of the most influential pianists in the history of . Along with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie he was instrumental in the development of , and his virtuosity as a pianist led many to call him "the Charlie Parker of the ". 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… read more
Earl Rudolph "Bud" Powell (September 27, 1924 – July 31, 1966) was one of the most influential pianists in the history of . Along with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie he was instrumental in the development of , and his virtuosity as a pianist led many to call him "t… read more
Earl Rudolph "Bud" Powell (September 27, 1924 – July 31, 1966) was one of the most influential pianists in the history of . Along with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie he was instrumental in the development of , and his virtuosity as a pianist led many to call him "the Charlie Parker of the ". Powell was perhaps the first piani… read more

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1 Play track The Amazing Bud Powell, Volume Two Polka Dots and Moonbeams
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2 Play track The Amazing Bud Powell, Volume One You Go To My Head
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3 Play track Celia Un Poco Loco
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4 Polka Dots And Moonbeams - Remastered 1994 Polka Dots And Moonbeams - Remastered 1994
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5 Jazz Giant I'll Keep Loving You
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6 Polka Dots And Moonbeams - Remastered 1998 / Rudy Van Gelder Edition Polka Dots And Moonbeams - Remastered 1998 / Rudy Van Gelder Edition
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7 Play track Celia Ornithology
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8 Play track You Go To My Head - Remastered 1998/Rudy Van Gelder Edition You Go To My Head - Remastered 1998/Rudy Van Gelder Edition
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9 Celia Celia
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10 Play track The Amazing Bud Powell, Volume One Wail
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Albums

  1. 98,021 listeners

    1951 · 8 tracks

    The Amazing Bud Powell
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  2. 79,023 listeners

    3 Jul 2001 · 20 tracks

    The Amazing Bud Powell: Vol. 1 (The Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
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  3. 72,830 listeners

    24 tracks

    Celia
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  4. 55,678 listeners

    1956 · 13 tracks

    Jazz Giant
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