The Bud Powell Trio - Strictly Powell (1956) [2014 Japan Jazz Collection 1000] CD-Rip

Reissue with the latest remastering. Comes with liner notes. Strictly Bud Powell, in the best sense of the word – as the album's a sharp batch of trio tracks recorded for RCA in the 50s, and a great showcase for Bud's firey talents on the piano! The rhythm combo features bold work on drums from Art Taylor, alongside the bass of George Duvivier – but Powell's definitely the leading light here, as the album features some of his tremendously deft work on the keys throughout. There's a nice tension to the material – played with a strength that matches most of Bud's other work from the time – but a bit different than some of his other recordings for Verve and Blue Note. The set features 11 tracks in all – and titles include "Time Was", "Jump City", "Elegy", "Coscrane", and "Topsy Turvy".

Tracks:

01 - There'll Never Be Another You
02 - Coscrane
03 - Over The Rainbow
04 - Blues For Bessie
05 - Time Was
06 - Topsy Turvy
07 - Lush Life
08 - Elegy
09 - They Didn't Believe Me
10 - I Cover The Waterfront
11 - Jump City

Personnel:

Bud Powell – piano
George Duvivier – bass
Art Taylor – drums