Powell, Bud

Bud Powell with Roy Haynes: Unissued "Live" Recording 1956

In early 1956, a group of celebrated jazz musicians toured the U.S.A.

Dec 21 •

George Shearing, 2: "Conception" (not by Bud), and Miles's "Deception" (+Bonus)

Last time, we reviewed some of Shearing’s history, listened to his adventurous early bop compositions, and introduced his piece “Conception.” When I…

Mar 30 •

MONK DID NOT “TAKE THE RAP” FOR BUD POWELL

One of my biggest frustrations in my many years of researching and teaching about jazz is that most people hold on to their ”good stories” even after…

Sep 12, 2022 •

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