Bud Powell Trio – Blues In The Closet (1956) (24/44 Vinyl Rip Mono)

One of the giants of the jazz piano, Bud Powell changed the way that virtually all post-swing pianists play their instruments. He did away with the left hand striding that had been considered essential earlier and used his left hand to state chords on an irregular basis. His right often played speedy single-note lines, essentially transforming Charlie Parker's vocabulary to the piano (although he developed parallel to "Bird").
First released in 1956, this trio recording features the legendary pianist accompanied by Ray Brown on bass and Osie Johnson on drums. They stroll through an even mix of standards then and now, for all these songs are part of today's jazz repertoire, including terrific accounts of Dizzy's "Woody N' You" and Bird's "Now's the Time." The sound is superb, unlike some other session, and Bud still has great command of his instrument, which is not always the case on those various 60s live albums. Jazz fans, have no fear of what's hiding in Bud's closet!

Tracks
01. When I fall in love 01:39
02. My heart stood still 03:29
03. Blues in the closet 02:59
04. Swinging 'til the girls come home 03:21
05. I know that you know 02:22
06. Elogie 02:55
07. Woodyn' you 03:52
08. I should care 03:39
09. Now is the time 04:32
10. I didn't know what time it was 03:59
11. Be-bop 02:24
12. Fifty-second street theme 02:23
Total Time: 37:25

Musicians
Bud Powell: Piano
Ray Brown: Bass
Osie Johnson: Drums