Artist page · 04/07/2026

Bud Powell

HarlemBorn in 1924Bebop7 vinyl albums
Bud Powell (1924-1966), born in Harlem, New York, was a leading American bebop pianist whose career spanned the 1940s to 1960s, with significant recordings on Blue Note and other jazz labels.
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Seven notable vinyl releases including Blue Note classics and rare Japanese pressings.

Bud Powell was a central figure in the bebop movement, known for his rapid, clear piano playing that shaped modern jazz piano. Starting in New York, he played in groundbreaking sessions with figures like Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker. His artistry was documented in several studio albums primarily from 1947 to 1955, recorded in both the US and later in Europe, notably Paris, where he resided in his later years.

The catalog includes the seminal "Amazing Bud Powell" volumes on Blue Note and extensive live and studio recordings from the 1950s through reissues and remasters. These vinyl pressings, including rare editions from Japan and France, continue to draw collectors with prices reflecting their historical importance.

Discography

Bud Powell discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Tribute To Thelonious, 64Mythic Sound · 1989
1989
Tribute To Thelonious, 64
CD, Album, Remastered
Studio
Groovin' At The Blue Note, 59-61Mythic Sound · 1989
1989
Groovin' At The Blue Note, 59-61
CD, Album, Remastered
Studio
Holidays In Edenville, 64Mythic Sound · 1989
1989
Holidays In Edenville, 64
CD, Album, Remastered
Studio
Burning In U.S.A., 53-55Mythic Sound · 1989
1989
Burning In U.S.A., 53-55
CD, Album, Remastered
Studio
Writin' For Duke, 63Mythic Sound · 1989
1989
Writin' For Duke, 63
CD, Album, Remastered
Studio
Award At Birdland, 64Mythic Sound · 1989
1989
Award At Birdland, 64
CD, Album
Studio
Relaxin' At Home, 61-64Mythic Sound · 1989
1989
Relaxin' At Home, 61-64
CD, Album, Remastered
Studio
Return To Birdland, 64Mythic Sound · 1989
1989
Return To Birdland, 64
CD, Album
Studio
Hot HouseBlack Lion Records · 1984
1984
Hot House
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Mono
Studio
Inner Fires: The Genius Of Bud PowellElektra Musician · 1982
1982
Inner Fires: The Genius Of Bud Powell
Vinyl, LP, Album, Remastered
Studio
A Tribute To CannonballColumbia · 1979
1979
A Tribute To Cannonball
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
1953 Autumn Sessions - Broadcast PerformancesESP-Disk' · 1977
1977
1953 Autumn Sessions - Broadcast Performances
Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Studio
1953 Spring Sessions - Broadcast PerformancesESP-Disk' · 1977
1977
1953 Spring Sessions - Broadcast Performances
Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Studio
1953 Summer Sessions - Broadcast PerformancesESP-Disk' · 1977
1977
1953 Summer Sessions - Broadcast Performances
Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Studio
Bud In ParisXanadu Records · 1975
1975
Bud In Paris
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Blue Note Café Paris, 1961ESP-Disk' · 1968
1968
Blue Note Café Paris, 1961
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Hot HouseFontana · 1966
1966
Hot House
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Blues For BouffémontFontana · 1966
1966
Blues For Bouffémont
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
A Portrait Of TheloniousColumbia · 1965
1965
A Portrait Of Thelonious
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Strictly ConfidentialFontana · 1964
1964
Strictly Confidential
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Bud Powell In ParisReprise Records · 1963
1963
Bud Powell In Paris
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Essen Jazz Festival All StarsDebut Records · 1963
1963
The Essen Jazz Festival All Stars
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Bouncing With BudSonet · 1962
1962
Bouncing With Bud
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Paris Jam SessionFontana · 1961
1961
Paris Jam Session
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Scene Changes, Vol. 5Blue Note · 1959
1959
The Scene Changes, Vol. 5
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Lonely OneVerve Records · 1959
1959
The Lonely One
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Lonely One...His Master's Voice · 1959
1959
The Lonely One...
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 4 - Time WaitsBlue Note · 1958
1958
The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 4 - Time Waits
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Swingin' With BudRCA Victor · 1958
1958
Swingin' With Bud
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 3 - Bud!Blue Note · 1957
1957
The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 3 - Bud!
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Piano Interpretations By Bud PowellNorgran Records · 1956
1956
Piano Interpretations By Bud Powell
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Piano InterpretationsNorgran Records · 1955
1955
Piano Interpretations
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Jazz OriginalNorgran Records · 1955
1955
Jazz Original
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Amazing Bud Powell (Volume 1)Blue Note · 1955
1955
The Amazing Bud Powell (Volume 1)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Amazing Bud Powell, Volume 2Blue Note · 1954
1954
The Amazing Bud Powell, Volume 2
Vinyl, LP, 10", Album, Mono
Studio
Piano SolosMercury · 1952
1952
Piano Solos
Vinyl, 10", Album
Studio
The Amazing Bud PowellBlue Note · 1952
1952
The Amazing Bud Powell
Vinyl, LP, 10", Album, Mono
Studio
Sonny Stitt And Bud Powell QuartetNew Jazz · 1951
1951
Sonny Stitt And Bud Powell Quartet
Vinyl, LP, 10", Album, Mono
Studio
Bud Powell PianoMercury · 1950
1950
Bud Powell Piano
Vinyl, LP, 10", Album, Mono
Studio
Ornithology - Trio Performances From Birdland: 1953Durium ·
Ornithology - Trio Performances From Birdland: 1953
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Bud Powell's career.

01
Un Poco Loco
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02
Ornithology
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03
Polka Dots And Moonbeams - 1998 Digital Remaster
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04
You Go To My Head
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05
A Night In Tunisia
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06
Celia
Celia
Relaxin' At Home, 61-64 · 1989
07
Dance of the Infidels
·
08
I'll Keep Loving You
·

The essentials

The 3 Bud Powell albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 2025
Vinyl
Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 1

A cornerstone Blue Note vinyl capturing early bebop genius with crisp piano work and classic tunes.

Blue Note labelJazz/Blues genreMultiple production editions
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#2 · 2014
180g Vinyl LP
Swingin' With Bud (180 Gram Vinyl)

Features energetic bop sessions with 11 tracks including "Salt Peanuts" and "Birdland Blues", pressed in accessible 180g audiophile quality.

11 tracksMonoRCA labelBop style
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#3 · 2019
Vinyl
Genius of Bud Powell

Compilation reflecting his stylistic range and innovative approach, essential for collectors focussing on post-war jazz piano.

Jazz Images labelJazz/Blues genreCompilation
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Go further

Artists similar to Bud Powell

Artists who share part of Bud Powell's musical DNA.

Barry Harris
Herbie Nichols
Red Garland
Thelonious Monk
Thelonious Monk
Jackie McLean
Jackie McLean
McCoy Tyner
McCoy Tyner
Sonny Clark
Sonny Clark
Wynton Kelly

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Bud Powell

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

"No one could play like Bud. Too difficult. Too quick. Incredible!"
— Thelonious Monk
01Recording

Early Trio Recordings with Curly Russell and Max Roach

Between 1947 and 1948, Bud Powell recorded influential trio sessions with bassist Curly Russell and drummer Max Roach, which established his bebop credentials.

1947-1948New York
02Live Performance

1960 Tour Across France and Switzerland

Bud Powell toured extensively in 1960 across France and Switzerland, performing bebop in European jazz venues, marking a major phase of his international career.

1960France / Switzerland
03Pressing

Rare Japanese Original RCA LP of "Swingin' With Bud"

The RCA mono pressing AX-15 from Japan is highly prized, with units listed for sale around €1082, underlining its collectible status among audiophiles.

UnknownJapan
04Album

Blue Note's Amazing Bud Powell Series

The multiple volumes of "Amazing Bud Powell" on Blue Note from the early 1950s remain pillars of bebop piano, pressed and reissued frequently on vinyl.

1952-1958USA / Europe

Records by Bud Powell

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Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 1 - Front Cover

Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 1

Bud Powell
Bebop Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
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Time Waits: The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol.4 - Front Cover

Time Waits: The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol.4

Bud Powell
Bebop Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $25.89 1 offer
GENIUS OF BUD POWELL - Front Cover

GENIUS OF BUD POWELL

Bud Powell
Bebop Jazz/Blues
Jazz Images
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ESSEN 1960 - Front Cover

ESSEN 1960

Bud Powell
Bebop Jazz/Blues
JAZZLINE
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LONELY ONE - Front Cover

LONELY ONE

Bud Powell
Bebop Jazz/Blues
Jazz Images
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Swingin' With Bud (180 Gram Vinyl) - Front Cover

Swingin' With Bud (180 Gram Vinyl)

Bud Powell
Blues Jazz/Blues
SCORPIO
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STRICTLY POWELL - Front Cover

STRICTLY POWELL

Bud Powell
Bebop Jazz/Blues
SCORPIO
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Parker Charlie / Jazz at Massey Hall - Front Cover

Parker Charlie / Jazz at Massey Hall

Dizzy Gillespie
Bebop Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
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FAQ

FAQ

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who was Bud Powell and why is he important in jazz?

Bud Powell was a pioneering American bebop pianist known for transforming jazz piano with his fast, clear style and influential compositions.

What are the key vinyl albums by Bud Powell?

Notable vinyl titles include "Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 1", "Swingin' With Bud" and "Genius of Bud Powell", showcasing his innovative bebop playing.

Which labels have released Bud Powell's vinyl records?

His vinyl records have appeared on Blue Note, RCA, Jazz Images, Scorpio and Mythic Sound among others.

Are there rare or valuable Bud Powell vinyl pressings to look for?

The Japanese RCA mono LP pressing of "Swingin' With Bud" is particularly rare and commands high prices above €1000.

Where did Bud Powell record and perform?

Bud recorded primarily in New York and Paris, and he toured Europe notably in France, Switzerland and Italy in the 1960s.

What is the musical style of Bud Powell's jazz?

His style is rooted in bebop, characterized by fast tempo, complex chords and clear piano articulation.

How can I identify a quality pressing of Bud Powell's albums in France?

Look for original or remastered LPs released by Mythic Sound and RCA with catalog numbers that match known pressings from the late 1980s.

What are must-have Bud Powell tracks for jazz piano lovers?

Tracks like "Un Poco Loco", "Ornithology" and "A Night In Tunisia" are essential listening for fans of his bebop piano work.

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Last updated: 04/07/2026