The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 2

1. Night in Tunisia

2. Night in Tunisia [Alternate Take]

3. It Could Happen to You [Alternate Take]

4. It Could Happen to You

5. Parisian Thoroughfare

6. Autumn in New York

7. Reets and I

8. Reets and I [Alternate Take]

9. Sure Thing

10. Collard Greens and Black Eyed Peas [Alternate Take]

11. Collard Greens and Black Eyed Peas

12. Polka Dots and Moonbeams

13. I Want to Be Happy

14. Audrey

15. Glass Enclosure

The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 2,Bud Powell,Capitol,Bop,Jazz

Jazz

Music

jazz

music

Average customer rating: Testing the Boundaries of Jazz Bud Powell in transition I can't believe that this record was made 48 years ago

The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 2 Bud Powell Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Bebop | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 1 The Amazing Bud Powell Volume 3 - Bud! The Scene Changes (The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 5) Jazz Giant A Night at Birdland, Vol. 2 ASIN: B00005LANL Release Date: 2001-07-17

Tracks:

1. Autumn In New York
2. Reets And I
3. Sure Thing
4. Collard Greens And Black-Eyed Peas
5. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
6. I Want To Be Happy
7. Audrey
8. Glass Enclosure
9. I've Got You Under My Skin
10. Autumn In New York (alternate take #1)
11. Autumn In New York (alternate take #2)
12. Reets And I (alternate take #1)
13. Reets And I (alternate take #2)
14. Sure Thing (alternate take)
15. Collard Greens And Black-Eyed Peas (alternate take)

Amazon.com

Following the first brilliant flowerings of his talent from 1945-51, Bud Powell's recording sessions always hung in a delicate balance between his awe-inspiring creativity and his fragile psyche. This trio date from August 14, 1953--following a year-and-a-half stay in an institution--has always stood out as one of the best of his later recordings, an essential document of modern jazz piano. Accompanied by bassist George Duvivier and drummer Art Taylor, his working trio, Powell is in a comfortable setting and exceptional form, transforming a series of standards and bop tunes into profoundly personal creations alive with dynamic contrasts. Both "Autumn in New York" and "Sure Thing" assume classical dimensions in Powell's reworkings, from the fantasia that introduces the first to the quirky, near-baroque dimension that the latter assumes. "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" takes on somber depths, while "I Want to Be Happy" is pure, kinetic invention. The bop blues of "Collard Greens and Black-Eyed Peas" emphasizes the empathy and relaxed flow of the trio, while Powell's "Glass Enclosure"--inspired by the apartment where the pianist was held virtual prisoner by his manager--is a tense complex of shifting moods. The new Rudy Van Gelder edition adds immeasurably to the experience of this music. The remastering restores the expressive life of Powell's piano sound, and there are five previously unreleased tracks, a version of "I've Got You Under My Skin" and four unreleased alternate takes, each revealing another aspect of Powell's genius. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

Testing the Boundaries of Jazz.......2007-04-18

Bud Powell was not one to shy away from testing the boundaries of jazz, and in some instances, disregarding them completely. Even Ornette Coleman's wildest creations still sound like jazz to me, while Powell's work takes occasional detours far and deep into uncharted waters. While I am inspired and occasionally awestruck by his unorthodox interpretations of Autumn in New York and Sure Thing, I find myself drawn to his more conventional renditions, like I Want to Be Happy and Collard Greens and Black Eyed Peas. I recommend Amazing Vol. 1 over this for sheer listening pleasure, but Vol. 2 gave me an even deeper appreciation for deep talent of the truly amazing Bud Powell.

Bud Powell in transition.......2002-07-20

With all due respect to critics like Stuart Broomer (who wrote the review for Amazon), this legendary Blue Note set is not "late" Powell (the use of the word assumes that his career ended around the time of this recording, which is false; Powell continued to pioneer his sound up until his death in 1965), nor are Powell's much-ballyhooed mental and health problems so important in evaluating this music. As Carl Smith wrote in his "Bouncing with Bud: All the recordings of Bud Powell", this is Powell "at a crossroads between the early and the late, with most of the strengths of both periods"---consciously transforming, experimenting and evolving. The quicksilver bop Bud Powell of the early Verve and Roost sessions is long gone. "Un Poco Loco" is an extremely advanced number that is modern by today's standards. "Glass Enclosure" is a near-classical composition. There is also a subtle and by-design paring-down/focus of style beginning here. You can hear how Bud begins to play fewer, and different (but still right)notes even in his most fleeting solos. I am less enamored of Powell's overly ornate and almost schmaltz treatment of "Autumn In New York" and "Over the Rainbow", regardless of the wonderful playing that can be compared to Art Tatum (this is a personal opinion). "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" is fine, but this brighter, more regular treatment is not as interesting as the version recorded by Prestige (Jazz at Massey Hall v2).

I can't believe that this record was made 48 years ago.......2001-11-11

Near half a century has passed since Bud Powell,George Duvivier and Art Taylor recorded this outstanding session of pure bop, and it's incredible.The music is always as fresh,surprising,and as passionnate as if it had just been played.This music will never be old.The great Rudy Van Gelder remastered the tracks for this new edition,and for the first time,the tunes appear in the order of the recording session.There are a lot of alternate tracks and unissued tracks.And great tunes : beautiful standards like "autumn in New York","I've got you under my skin",Oscar Pettiford's blues "collard greens and blackeyed peas",Little Benny Harris' "Reets and I", and Bud's own compositions,including the famous "glass enclosure",and the beautiful "Audrey".As a child,Bud was fascinated by Bach's music,and this is obvious in his playing.Too bad he never had the opportunity of recording Bach's repertoire,Glenn Gould would have been frightened ! What is there more to say about this album ? That it's one of the most important in the history of jazz ? Yes,of course.Bud was at his best at that time, and mastered all kinds of playing : fast boppish tunes, and very slow tempos on ballads.This is a record you'll play again and again.

Average customer rating:

The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 2 Bud Powell Manufacturer: EMI/Blue Note ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000076JG Release Date: 2000-10-25

Tracks:

1. Night in Tunisia
2. Night in Tunisia [Alternate Take]
3. It Could Happen to You [Alternate Take]
4. It Could Happen to You
5. Parisian Thoroughfare
6. Autumn in New York
7. Reets and I
8. Reets and I [Alternate Take]
9. Sure Thing
10. Collard Greens and Black-Eyed Peas [Alternate Take]
11. Collard Greens and Black-Eyed Peas
12. Polka Dots and Moonbeams
13. I Want to Be Happy
14. Audrey
15. Glass Enclosure

Album Details

20 bit digitally remastered.

Average customer rating:

The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 2 Bud Powell Manufacturer: Blue Note Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000JX63 Release Date: 2003-06-02

Tracks:

1. Night in Tunisia
2. Night in Tunisia [Alternate Take]
3. It Could Happen to You [Alternate Take]
4. It Could Happen to You
5. Parisian Thoroughfare
6. Autumn in New York
7. Reets and I
8. Reets and I [Alternate Take]
9. Sure Thing
10. Collard Greens and Black-Eyed Peas [Alternate Take]
11. Collard Greens and Black-Eyed Peas
12. Polka Dots and Moonbeams
13. I Want to Be Happy
14. Audrey
15. Glass Enclosure

Album Description

Digitally remastered Japanese-only Blue Note release in a miniaturized LP sleeve limited to the initial pressing only.Originally released in 1954. 12 tracks. 1998 release.

Album Details

Japanese Release featuring 24bit Mastering and a Limited Edition LP Style Slipcase for Initial Pressing Only.

Average customer rating: Essential Powell More greatness The title says it....

The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 2 Bud Powell Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Bebop | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000005HBO Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. A Night In Tunisia
2. A Night In Tunisia (Alternate Take)
3. It Could Happen To You (Alternate Take)
4. It Could Happen To You
5. Parisian Thoroughfare
6. Autumn In New York
7. Reets And I
8. Reets And I (Alternate Take)
9. Sure Thing
10. Collard Greens And Black Eyed Peas (Alternate Take)
11. Collard Greens And Black Eyed Peas
12. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
13. I Want To Be Happy
14. Audrey
15. Glass Enclosure

Customer Reviews:

Essential Powell.......2002-12-24

It's impossible to say that either volume 1 or volume 2 is "better"--both contain pieces essential to representing Powell's genius. But I prefer this volume for its continuity--unlike the first volume, which contains tracks from several dates with several different groupings of instrumentalists, the songs here all feature Powell backed by bassist George Duvivier and Art Taylor. I also prefer the trio setting to the sometimes larger groups featured on vol. 1. Powell's playing here is still at technical top-form, and, as always, he undertakes wonderful explorations of the darker tones, especially in the low-mid range of the piano. Fans of Bill Evans will also want to check out this recording, as it is one of the best examples of Powell's profound influence on early Evans material.

More greatness.......2000-02-26

All trio tracks. Parisian Thoroughfare is not to be missed

The title says it...........1998-07-28

This album is great. There is so much feeling in these songs, and they are anything but traditional or sappy. Inventive. Accents through rhythm. Buy it and listen to one of the more original piano players.

Average customer rating:

The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 2 Bud Powell Manufacturer: Blue Note ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B0002MOMTG Release Date: 2004-10-04

Tracks:

1. Reets & I
2. Autumn In New York
3. I Want To Be Happy
4. It Could Happen To You
5. Sure Thing
6. Polka Dots & Moonbeams
7. Glass Enclosure
8. Collard Greens & Black-Eye Peas
9. Over The Rainbow
10. Audrey
11. You Go To My Head
12. Ornithology (Alternate Take)

Album Details

24bit digitally remastered Japanese release.

Average customer rating:

Amazing Bud Powell Vol. 2 Rm J Bud Powell ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000DM46

Jazz Music:

1. The Best of Blue Note, Vol. 2
2. The Best of Blue Note, Vol. 2
3. The Collective
4. The Extension
5. The Music
6. The Reason For The Season
7. The Spirit of 176
8. The Sun Don't Lie
9. This Heart of Mine
10. This Time

Jazz Music

jazz music