{"product_id":"bud-powell-the-best-of-bud-powell-on-verve","title":"Bud Powell – The Best Of Bud Powell On Verve","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"92\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eBud Powell – \u003cem data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eThe Best Of Bud Powell On Verve\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"53\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBud Powell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eA definitive introduction to one of bebop’s most influential pianists, \u003cem data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eThe Best Of Bud Powell On Verve\u003c\/em\u003e captures the brilliance, speed, and harmonic innovation that helped redefine modern jazz piano. Widely regarded as a foundational figure in bebop, Powell transformed the piano into a lead instrument capable of matching the complexity and agility of horn players such as \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCharlie Parker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDizzy Gillespie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eThis collection highlights Powell’s remarkable combination of technical precision and improvisational freedom. His playing is characterised by rapid right-hand lines, advanced harmonies, and rhythmic drive, balanced by moments of lyrical sensitivity and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eSignature compositions like “Dance of the Infidels,” “Tempus Fugue-it,” and “Parisian Thoroughfare” showcase Powell’s compositional originality and his lasting influence on generations of jazz pianists. Interpretations of standards such as “Tea for Two,” “April in Paris,” and “Tenderly” reveal his ability to reshape familiar material through inventive phrasing and sophisticated harmonic language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eDespite the intensity and virtuosity of the performances, there is also a deep melodic elegance throughout the collection, particularly on tracks like “It Never Entered My Mind” and “Stairway to the Stars.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eA vital anthology of modern jazz piano - restless, inventive, and essential listening for anyone exploring the foundations of bebop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"2084\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ebiw13\" data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eLady Bird – 4:49\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pgedu6\" data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eDance of the Infidels – 2:16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4aoy40\" data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eSo Sorry Please – 3:14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"156q0su\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eSweet Georgia Brown – 2:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tlwvgp\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eWillow Grove – 4:27\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r779a7\" data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003eTempus Fugue-it – 2:25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3ylkw0\" data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eIt Never Entered My Mind – 2:56\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yzjzsv\" data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eBean and the Boys – 3:38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ujljd\" data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eCelia – 2:57\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a2nq8l\" data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eTea for Two – 3:46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g5l8p1\" data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eStar Eyes – 3:28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"roozmq\" data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eApril in Paris – 3:08\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rwjsem\" data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eTenderly – 3:15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10lwbt5\" data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003eAll God’s Chillun Got Rhythm – 2:59\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19fr6tk\" data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eStairway to the Stars – 4:58\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hn4bkc\" data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eJust One of Those Things – 3:50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lfr3gn\" data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2084\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eParisian Thoroughfare – 2:28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DNTB1iDZP_0?si=fbMClCEIRmsO800h\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verve Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53501659054422,"sku":"523 392-2","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0c4d4d53-1919-4148-a7d7-97705a500d6e.jpg?v=1778142718","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/bud-powell-the-best-of-bud-powell-on-verve","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}