ALBUMS: The Amazing Bud Powell (1967 RE 1986); Oscar Peterson Solos (1950)
MVC Rating: Bud 5.0/$$$$$; Oscar, 4.5/$$$$
The longer I’ve been doing my countdown, the more I’ve come to appreciate jazz.
This Amazing Bud Powell record I’ve had since my 20s but didn’t play it much. It’s a 1986 re-issue of a 1967 album and now a regular on my turntable.
Oscar Peterson, a three record album of the great pianist’s solos, also gets playing time. Although as a 78 it needs extra work to go turn Over that thick piece of shellac over. One side, one track. It keeps you moving.
Although I like a variety of jazz, I’m especially impressed by the pianists.
See my post above this one to check my Top 10 piano players.
I have several musical people in my family but I have no training and no rights to be a judge. except for a seemingly passionate love of music. Here’s some Bud and Oscar.
Mike Oliver is an opinion columnist who written much about his own fatal illness, Lewy body dementia.