Bud Powell - Piano Solos (1952) [2003 David Stone Martin 10 Inch Collector's Selection]

Bud Powel is one of the most underrated of all jazz musicians, and the opening “So Sorry, Please” should explain all you need to know. Even in his covers of old jazz standards like “April in Paris,” Powell was far ahead of his time.

Tracks:

1 So Sorry Please (Powell) 3:18
2 April in Paris (Harburg, Duke) 3:13
3 Get Happy (Arlen, Koehler) 2:55
4 Tea for Two (Youmans, Caesar) 3:49
5 Sweet Georgia Brown (Bernie, Casey, Pinkard) 2:51
6 Body and Soul (Green, Heyman, Sour, Eyton) 3:24
7 Sometimes I'm Happy (Youmans, Robin, Grey, Caesar) 3:40
8 Hallelujah (Youmans, Robin, Grey) 2:59

Personnel:

[# 1-3, 5-7]
Bud Powell - p
Curley Russell - b
Max Roach - dr
Recorded in New York City ; February 1950
[# 4 & 8]
Bud Powell - p
Ray Brown - b
Buddy Rich - dr
Recorded in New York City ; June or July 1, 1950