Earl Rudolph “Bud” Powell (September 27, 1924 – July 31, 1966) was an American jazz pianist and composer. Along with Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, and Dizzy Gillespie, Powell was a leading figure in the development of modern jazz. His virtuosity led many to call him the Charlie Parker of the piano. Powell was also a composer, and many jazz critics credit his works and his playing as having “greatly extended the range of jazz harmony”.
instruments played
Piano
Associated Acts
Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Miles Davis, Dexter Gordon, Charles Mingus, Sonny Rollins
Birth Name
Earl Rudolph Powell
Genres
Jazz, bebop
Labels
Roost, Blue Note, Mercury, Norgran, Clef, Verve
Occupations
Musician
Years Active
1944 1965
Name
Bud Powell
Nationality
United States of America