Product details
- Label Blue Note
- Artist Bud Powell
- Format 1LP
- Country Japan
- Released Date 1978
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed No
- Media Condition Near Mint (NM)
- Sleeve Condition Near Mint (NM)
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Condition: Used
Media Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Condition Notes:
With OBI
Near mint all around
The Amazing Bud Powell, Volume 1 by Bud Powell.
Bud Powell navigated jazz fusion's emergence while staying true to artistic vision.
Musical Analysis:
Bud Powell leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"The Amazing Bud Powell, Volume 1," a groundbreaking release from the legendary pianist Bud Powell, stands as a cornerstone in the jazz genre, embodying the very essence of bebop. Recorded in 1949 and released in 1951 under the prestigious Blue Note label, this album captures Powell's innovative approach to jazz, characterized by his virtuosic technique and emotive expression. The album features an impressive lineup of supporting musicians, including the likes of Charlie Parker and Max Roach, each contributing their unique artistry to enhance Powell's dynamic compositions. With tracks like "Un Poco Loco" and "Dance of the Infidels," listeners are treated to an electrifying experience that showcases the interplay between complex harmonies and syncopated rhythms—a vivid representation of the transformational energy that defined the bebop movement.
What truly sets "The Amazing Bud Powell, Volume 1" apart is its ability to convey profound emotion through intricate musical language. Stemming from a time when jazz was still evolving,
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Un Poco Loco (1st Take)
A2. Un Poco Loco (2nd Take)
A3. Un Poco Loco
A4. Dance Of The Infidels
A5. 52nd St. Theme
A6. It Could Happen To You - Alternate Master
B1. A Night In Tunisia
B2. A Night In Tunisia - Alternate Master
B3. Wail
B4. Ornithology
B5. Bouncing With Bud
B6. Parisian Thoroughfare
Credits:
Curly Russell - Bass (A1 to A3, A6 to B2, B6)
Tommy Potter - Bass (A4, A5, B3 to B5)
John Hermansader - Design [Cover]
Max Roach - Drums (A1 to A3, A6 to B2, B6)
Roy Haynes - Drums (A4, A5, B3 to B5)
Kazutomi Aoki - Liner Notes
Leonard Feather - Liner Notes
Francis Wolff - Photography By [Cover Photo]
Bud Powell - Piano
Rudy Van Gelder - Remastered By [Remastering By]
Sonny Rollins - Tenor Saxophone (A4, A5, B3, B5)
Fats Navarro - Trumpet (A4, A5, B3, B5)
Notes:
Tracks A1 to A3, A6 to B2, B6 recorded May 1, 1951
Tracks A4, A5, B3, B5 recorded August 9, 1949
Ⓟ 1978
Blue Note Records, a division of United Artists Music and Records Group, Inc. Mfd. by King Record Co., Ltd. Japan
¥2,300
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Blue Note's legendary sound engineering delivers exceptional quality. Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Bud Powell
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Blue Note
Catalog Number: GXK 8071(M)
Release Year: 1978
Country: Japan