Bud Powell is one of the true giants and innovators of jazz. He is, and has been, an influence to every single pianist and other instrumentalist since. He has been said to be the first pianist who took the bebop language played by the horn players (especially Charlie Parker) and adapted it to the piano.
Jazz Giant - Trio w/ Ray Brown, Curley Russell (b) & Max Roach (dr) 1949 & 1950 Spotify Link Here
Amazing Bud Powell - Quintet w/ Fats Navarro (tr), Sonny Rollins (sax), Tommy Potter, Curley Russell (b) & Roy Haynes, Max Roach (dr) 1949 & 1951 Spotify Link Here
Sonny Stitt - Sonny Stitt/Bud Powell/ J.J. Johnson (also released as ‘All God’s Children Got Rhythm’) 1949 & 1950 Spotify Link Here
What Do These Exercises Cover?
Exercises on this thread are built to give the students a deeper view on Bud Powell’s style, soloing, comping as well as an overall look into the tradition of jazz through his artistry.
Exercises are transcription-based, following with a closer look into certain details of his playing. This way we can combine ear-training with learning the language of jazz, as well as analyzing closely what is happening.
Chord changes : transcribe the missing chord changes
The full transcription will be posted in 2 weeks with supporting material and an analysis of the solo as well as details about what we can learn from the solo, and how to practice with it.
If you have any questions with the exercise, post them in this thread.
The full transcription will be posted in 2 weeks with supporting material and an analysis of the solo as well as details about what we can learn from the solo, and how to practice with it.
If you have any questions with the exercise, post them in this thread.
