One of the most famous live albums in jazz history, featuring one of the greatest solos of all time.
Grade: A
The Wildest!
One of the most fun albums ever released.
Grade: A
Clifford Brown and Max Roach at Basin Street
The final LP released by the legendary hard bop leaders.
Grade: A
Blue Serge
The best album from one of jazz’s most tragic figures.
Grade: A
Bud Powell’s Moods
Bud Powell’s Moods builds on the nervous energy found in his previous LPs.
Grade: A-
Piano Interpretations
Piano Interpretations by Bud Powell is a rather routine effort. But routine for Powell is still amazing.
Grade: A-
3 Underrated Miles Davis LPs
1957 was the year Miles Davis and his First Great Quintet began blazing new trails in the world of jazz. The foundations for that success mere made the year prior, in which Davis released three LPs showing his continued development in hard bop. His work in 1956 remains underrated in light of his future masterpieces. […]
Monk and Powell: Jazz Pianists in 1954
A look at two albums from two all-time jazz greats.
The Amazing Bud Powell – Bud Powell
A statement LP from one of the most underrated jazz pianists of all time.
Sarah Vaughan – Sarah Vaughan
A rising star showcases her remarkable abilities.
Grade: B+
“Piano Solos #2” Album Review
Bud Powell’s “Piano Solos #2” is music that makes you feel good. To this day, he remains one of jazz music’s most underrated musicians.
State of the Union I: January-February ’18
Every two months, I will give a comprehensive wrap-up of the happenings of the music world. For more comprehensive analyses, look towards specific album reviews (plenty of links in the article). I hope you will find my opinions insightful and honest. My only credentials are that I listen to a LOT of music. Rock and Roll […]
