Bud Powell was a pivotal figure in the development of modern jazz and is widely considered one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. Born Earl Rudolph Powell on September 27, 1924, in Harlem, New York, he was a leading figure in the bebop movement, which revolutionized jazz in the 1940s. His innovative approach to piano playing, characterized by fast tempos, complex harmonies, and intricate improvisations, had a
... MeerBud Powell was a pivotal figure in the development of modern jazz and is widely considered one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. Born Earl Rudolph Powell on September 27, 1924, in Harlem, New York, he was a leading figure in the bebop movement, which revolutionized jazz in the 1940s. His innovative approach to piano playing, characterized by fast tempos, complex harmonies, and intricate improvisations, had a profound influence on the genre.
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