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Born: September 27, 1924 in Harlem, New York, NY
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's
Died: July 31, 1966 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
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 Char... Continue Bio >>

Discography:
1965 Ups and Downs
1964 Salt Peanuts
1964 Return of Bud Powell
1964 My Devotion
1964 Invisible Cage
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Filmography:
2006 Play Your Own Thing: A Story of Jazz in Europe
1997 Blue Note: A Story of Modern Jazz
1987 Piano Legends
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Similar Artists: Tommy Flanagan Hugh Lawson Hank Jones George Cables Herbie Nichols More >>

Influenced By: Billy Kyle Earl Hines Art Tatum Nat King Cole Teddy Wilson More >> Followers: Kenny Drew Hugh Lawson Sir Charles Thompson Bob Mover Kenny Cox More >>

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