The life and music of pianist Bud Powell in NPR's Jazz Profiles, hosted by Nancy Wilson. Bud's unrivaled virtuosic style exuded an emotion and power that captivated audiences and musicians alike. Though great personal misfortune would interrupt his prolific career and tragically shorten his life, Powell found a level of peace at the piano that few experience.
Playlist for this episode of Jazz Profiles is posted as a .png file.
Here's a link to this episode on NPR: https://www.npr.org/2008/04/09/89483119/bud-powell-bebop-pianism
Here's a NPR review of Bud Powell on Fresh Air: https://www.npr.org/2014/03/24/293748512/after-a-painful-year-bud-powells-triumpant-1953-return
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