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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 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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2 Polka Dots And Moonbeams - 1994 Remaster Polka Dots And Moonbeams - 1994 Remaster
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3 Play track Polka Dots and Moonbeams - Remastered Polka Dots and Moonbeams - Remastered
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4 Celia Celia
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5 Jazz Giant I'll Keep Loving You
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6 Play track Celia Ornithology
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7 The Complete Bud Powell On Verve Blues in the Closet
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8 52nd Street Theme - Remastered 1998/Rudy Van Gelder Edition 52nd Street Theme - Remastered 1998/Rudy Van Gelder Edition
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9 Un Poco Loco - Remastered 1998/Rudy Van Gelder Edition Un Poco Loco - Remastered 1998/Rudy Van Gelder Edition
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10 Jazz Giant Strictly Confidential
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    1951 · 8 tracks

    The Amazing Bud Powell
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    3 Jul 2001 · 20 tracks

    The Amazing Bud Powell: Vol. 1 (The Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
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    1956 · 13 tracks

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