Bud Powell - Jazz Giant (Vinyl LP | European Reissue)

Bud Powell – Jazz Giant collects trio recordings by bebop pianist Bud Powell, produced by Norman Granz and originally issued on Norgran. Side A was recorded on February 23, 1949 with Ray Brown (bass) and Max Roach (drums), side B in February 1950 with Curley Russell and again Max Roach in New York; Yesterdays is a solo piano performance. Powell's own pieces such as Tempus Fugue-It and Celia sit next to fast standards like Cherokee and Sweet Georgia Brown. The cover is by David Stone Martin. This copy is a European Verve reissue (cat. no. 829 937-1).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Verve Records 829 937-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: European reissue
• Country: Europe
• Genre: Jazz, Bebop

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU S J39).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Tempus Fugue-It (Bud Powell)
2. Celia (Bud Powell)
3. Cherokee (Ray Noble)
4. I'll Keep Loving You (Bud Powell)
5. Strictly Confidential (Bud Powell)
6. All God's Chillun Got Rhythm (Kaper/Jurmann/Kahn)

Side B

1. So Sorry, Please (Bud Powell)
2. Get Happy (Arlen/Koehler)
3. Sometimes I'm Happy (Youmans/Caesar/Grey)
4. Sweet Georgia Brown (Bernie/Pinkard/Casey)
5. Yesterdays (Kern/Harbach)
6. April In Paris (Duke/Harburg)
7. Body And Soul (Green/Heyman/Sour/Eyton)

Personnel

Side A (February 23, 1949): Bud Powell (piano), Ray Brown (bass), Max Roach (drums).

Side B (February 1950): Bud Powell (piano), Curley Russell (bass), Max Roach (drums); Yesterdays solo piano. Producer: Norman Granz.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The recordings were originally issued on Norgran. This copy is a later European Verve edition with catalogue number 829 937-1.

Mono or stereo?
The 1949/50 sessions are mono recordings. The label of this edition says stereo, while the sleeve says mono.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means record and sleeve show light wear, with playback barely affected. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Bud Powell records?
Yes, for example Bud Powell – The Amazing Bud Powell, Volume 2 and Bud Powell – Hot House. More titles are in our Jazz collection.