MG C-502: Piano Solos / Bud Powell

	Label Type :	black/gold Mercury type A
	Matrix Number :	SIDE-A	MG 35012A    C-102    C-502    1
		SIDE-B	MG 35012 B    C-102    502    1

Comments

Judging from matrix imprints/inscriptions, MG C-502 is a reissue of MG C-102, which is a reissue of MG-35012.

Inside The Groove

Bud Powell's too famous performances, including legendary “Tempus Fugue-It”. (all contents are later included on Verve MGV-8153 “Jazz Giant”)

Personal Impression (and brief notes)

This album is a compilation from Bud Powell's 1949-1950 sessions. Four performances are in a form of piano trio, while the rest of two are piano solos.

Especially the trio performances are masterpieces without any doubts. Listen to the perfect and gruesome performances heard on A-1 and A-3 - which proves Bud Powell is one of the important modern Jazz pianist ever!

Strictly Personal Rating (to what extent I could enjoy this album)

10000 (or even more) out of 10

Track Listing

Personnel

A-1, A-3:
Bud Powell (p), Ray Brown (b), Max Roach (ds).
Recorded in New York City, January or February, 1949.

A-2:
Bud Powell (p).
Recorded in New York City, February thru May, 1949.

B-1, B-3:
Bud Powell (p), Ray Brown (b), Max Roach (ds).
Recorded in New York City, February thru May, 1949.

B-2:
Bud Powell (p).
Recorded in New York City, February 1950.

The Artist Also Appears on...

Jackets

Front	Back

Labels

Side A	Side B