The Complete Blue Note and Roost Recordings
Bud Powell · 1994
276 min · 75 tracks · jazz
A vibrant collection of bebop standards showcasing intricate piano work and dynamic improvisation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Un Poco Loco — This track exemplifies Powell's unique style, blending complex rhythms with playful melodies that showcase his technical prowess and improvisational skills.
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Dance of Infidels — A standout piece that highlights Powell's ability to weave intricate harmonic ideas into a captivating narrative, demonstrating his genius within the bebop framework.
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A Night In Tunisia — This rendition showcases Powell's impressive speed and fluidity, effectively interpreting a classic tune with fresh energy and creative flair.
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Ornithology — In this track, Powell's inventive phrasing and rapid-fire runs illustrate his profound influence on later generations of jazz pianists while paying homage to Charlie Parker's composition.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with peaks
- intricate melodies for detail lovers
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- wave-like pacing with surprises
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, this comprehensive compilation encapsulates Bud Powell's groundbreaking contributions to jazz during the bebop era. At this point in his career, Powell was already recognized as a pivotal figure in jazz history, having influenced countless musicians with his innovative approach to piano.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thelonious Monk· Bill Evans· Oscar Peterson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I'll Remember April 2:53
- 2 Indiana 2:45
- 3 Somebody Loves Me 2:55
- 4 I Should Care 3:01
- 5 Bud's Bubble 2:36
- 6 Off Minor 2:23
- 7 Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:20
- 8 Everything Happens to Me 2:41
- 9 Bouncing With Bud (alternate take #1) 3:05
- 10 Bouncing With Bud (alternate take #2) 3:14
- 11 Bouncing With Bud 3:03
- 12 Wail (alternate take) 2:43
- 13 Wail 3:06
- 14 Dance of Infidels (alternate take) 2:51
- 15 Dance of Infidels 2:54
- 16 52nd Street Theme 2:49
- 17 You Go to My Head 3:15
- 18 Ornithology 2:23
- 19 Ornithology (alternate take) 3:10
- 20 Un Poco Loco (alternate take #1) 3:50
- 21 Un Poco Loco (alternate take #2) 4:31
- 22 Un Poco Loco 4:45
- 23 Over the Rainbow 2:56
Disc 2
- 1 A Night In Tunisia 4:16
- 2 A Night in Tunisia (alternate take) 3:52
- 3 It Could Happen to You (alternate take) 2:24
- 4 It Could Happen To You 3:15
- 5 Parisian Thoroughfare 3:26
- 6 Autumn In New York 2:55
- 7 Reets And I 3:22
- 8 Reets and I (alternate take) 2:33
- 9 Sure Thing 2:41
- 10 Collard Greens and Black Eyed Peas (alternate take) 2:12
- 11 Collard Greens and Black Eyed Peas 3:04
- 12 Polka Dots And Moonbeams 4:03
- 13 I Want To Be Happy 2:52
- 14 Audrey 2:57
- 15 Glass Enclosure 2:23
- 16 Embraceable You 2:51
- 17 Burt Covers Bud 3:06
- 18 My Heart Stood Still 3:19
- 19 You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To 2:40
- 20 Bag's Groove 2:14
- 21 My Devotion 3:04
- 22 Stella By Starlight 2:09
- 23 Woody 'n You 2:59
Disc 3
- 1 Blue Pearl 3:49
- 2 Blue Pearl (alternate take) 4:04
- 3 Keepin' In The Groove 2:55
- 4 Some Soul 6:59
- 5 Frantic Fancies 4:54
- 6 Bud On Bach 2:31
- 7 Idaho 5:17
- 8 Don't Blame Me 7:32
- 9 Moose The Mooche 5:46
- 10 John's Abbey (alternate take) 2:26
- 11 Sub City (alternate take) 2:34
- 12 Sub City 4:33
- 13 John's Abbey 5:38
- 14 Buster Rides Again 5:29
Disc 4
- 1 Dry Soul 6:43
- 2 Marmalade 4:31
- 3 Monopoly 4:51
- 4 Time Waits 5:06
- 5 The Scene Changes 4:04
- 6 Down With It 4:01
- 7 Comin' Up (alternate take) 5:30
- 8 Comin' Up 8:00
- 9 Duid Deed 5:09
- 10 Cleopatra's Dream 4:24
- 11 Gettin' There 5:05
- 12 Crossin' The Channel 3:32
- 13 Danceland 3:45
- 14 Borderick 2:01
- 15 Like Someone In Love 6:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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