The Complete Bud Powell on Verve
Bud Powell · 1994
314 min · 102 tracks · jazz
A masterful blend of intricate bebop melodies and rhythmic sophistication that showcases Powell's unmatched piano virtuosity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tempus Fugue-It (Tempus Fugit) — This track exemplifies Powell's innovative approach to rhythm and harmony, showcasing his ability to weave complex melodic lines that are both engaging and intellectually stimulating.
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Cherokee — A classic bebop standard, this rendition highlights Powell's lightning-fast improvisational skills and his knack for navigating rapid chord changes with ease.
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Body and Soul — Powell’s interpretation of this timeless ballad underscores his emotional depth, transforming a well-known piece into a profound exploration of longing and introspection.
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April in Paris — This track illustrates Powell’s lyrical prowess, combining intricate phrasing with an evocative sense of place that brings the composition to life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of standards
- intricate piano work and rhythms
- for attentive listening
- ideal for late-night sessions
- varied takes showcasing spontaneity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'The Complete Bud Powell on Verve' captures the essence of Bud Powell's prolific career, highlighting recordings from his tenure with Verve Records during the 1940s and 1950s. At this point, Powell was revered as a pioneer of bebop, with a career marked by both groundbreaking compositions and personal struggles, solidifying his legacy as one of jazz's greatest pianists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thelonious Monk· Bill Evans· Oscar Peterson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Tempus Fugue-It (Tempus Fugit) 2:28
- 2 Celia 3:00
- 3 Cherokee 3:40
- 4 I'll Keep Loving You 2:42
- 5 Strictly Confidential 3:10
- 6 All God's Chillun Got Rhythm 3:02
- 7 So Sorry Please 3:17
- 8 Get Happy 2:53
- 9 Sometimes I'm Happy 3:38
- 10 Sweet Georgia Brown 2:50
- 11 Yesterdays 2:51
- 12 April in Paris 3:10
- 13 Body and Soul 3:23
- 14 Hallelujah! 3:00
- 15 Tea for Two (Compilation take) 4:15
- 16 Tea for Two (Common take) 3:32
- 17 Tea for Two (78 take) 3:48
- 18 Parisian Thoroughfare 2:31
- 19 Oblivion 2:11
- 20 Dusky 'N' Sandy (Dusk in Sandi) 2:15
- 21 Hallucinations 2:27
- 22 The Fruit 3:19
- 23 A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square 3:43
- 24 Just One of Those Things 3:52
- 25 The Last Time I Saw Paris 3:15
Disc 2
- 1 Moonlight in Vermont 3:37
- 2 Spring is Here 3:30
- 3 Buttercup 3:01
- 4 Fantasy in Blue 3:07
- 5 It Never Entered My Mind 2:59
- 6 A Foggy Day 3:47
- 7 Time Was 4:20
- 8 My Funny Valentine 2:56
- 9 Like Someone in Love (incomplete takes 1 & 2) 1:39
- 10 Like Someone in Love 1:59
- 11 Deep Night 3:44
- 12 That Old Black Magic (breakdown & false start) 0:55
- 13 That Old Black Magic (alternate take 3) 2:29
- 14 That Old Black Magic 2:20
- 15 That Old Black Magic (alternate take 5) 2:54
- 16 'Round Midnight 5:08
Disc 3
- 1 Thou Swell (alternate take) 4:05
- 2 Thou Swell 4:28
- 3 Someone to Watch Over Me 2:32
- 4 Bean and the Boys 3:36
- 5 Tenderly (false starts) 0:22
- 6 Tenderly 3:20
- 7 How High the Moon? 4:23
- 8 I Get a Kick Out of You (breakdown) 0:34
- 9 I Get a Kick Out of You 4:26
- 10 I Get a Kick Out of You (alternate take) 3:57
- 11 The Best Thing for You (breakdown) 1:29
- 12 You Go to My Head 4:11
- 13 The Best Thing for You 2:42
- 14 Mediocre 2:58
- 15 All the Things You Are 3:32
- 16 Epistrophy 3:02
- 17 Dance of the Infidels 2:19
- 18 Salt Peanuts 2:21
- 19 Sweet Georgia Brown 3:24
Disc 4
- 1 Conception (false start) 0:09
- 2 Conception 3:47
- 3 Bean and the Boys (false starts) 0:28
- 4 Bean and the Boys 4:03
- 5 Heart and Soul (alternate take 1) 2:51
- 6 Heart and Soul (alternate take 2) 2:31
- 7 Heart and Soul 3:21
- 8 Willow Grove (alternate take) 3:17
- 9 Willow Grove 4:28
- 10 Crazy Rhythm 3:34
- 11 Willow Weep for Me 4:42
- 12 Bean and the Boys (remake of master) 5:26
- 13 East of the Sun (and West of the Moon) (alternate take) 3:48
- 14 East of the Sun (and West of the Moon) (false starts) 0:29
- 15 East of the Sun (and West of the Moon) 3:57
- 16 Lady Bird (alternate take 1) 3:10
- 17 Lady Bird (false start) 0:18
- 18 Lady Bird (alternate take 2) 3:35
- 19 Stairway to the Stars (instruction and warm-up) 0:07
- 20 Stairway to the Stars 5:03
- 21 Lady Bird 4:49
Disc 5
- 1 Lullaby in Rhythm (false starts) 0:28
- 2 Lullaby in Rhythm 4:00
- 3 Star Eyes (false start and breakdowns) 3:18
- 4 Star Eyes (alternate take 4) 3:13
- 5 Star Eyes (alternate take 5) 3:52
- 6 Star Eyes (false starts) 0:28
- 7 Star Eyes (alternate take 8) 3:53
- 8 Star Eyes 3:34
- 9 Confirmation 4:23
- 10 When I Fall in Love 1:41
- 11 My Heart Stood Still 3:31
- 12 Blues in the Closet 3:02
- 13 Swingin' Till the Girls Come Home 3:23
- 14 I Know That You Know 2:25
- 15 Elegy 2:57
- 16 Woody 'N' You 3:54
- 17 I Should Care 3:41
- 18 Now's the Time 4:34
- 19 I Didn't Know What Time It Was 4:01
- 20 Bebop 2:25
- 21 52nd Street Theme 2:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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