The photo of Jean-Pierre Leloir that illuminates the cover of this reissue perfectly illustrates both the title of the album and the artist's contrasting personality. A genius pianist capable of effortlessly producing a torrent of notes and lyrical flights, Bud Powell could also appear lost, almost absent from himself… a reflection of the mental health issues he suffered from. Despite his short career (he died at 41), his influence on piano playing remains forever indelible. Released in 1955, The Lonely One is the essential summary of his work, from which emerge masterful reinterpretations like Confirmation by Charlie Parker. Extract from the ideal Fnac discography 2017.
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