Bud!, also known as The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 3, is a studio album by American jazz pianist Bud Powell recorded at the Rudy Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey on August 3, 1957, and released on Blue Note later that year. Powell is backed by rhythm section Paul Chambers and Art Taylor, with guest appearances from trombonist Curtis Fuller on three tracks. Most of the tracks on the album were recorded in one or two takes, according to Chambers.
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Release history
The album was first released in 1957 as a 12" LP.
In 1989, the album was digitally remastered and released on CD featuring an extra alternate take of "Blue Pearl", and with the tracks listed in session chronological order. The version of the album included on the third disc of The Complete Blue Note and Roost Recordings, a 4 disc box set, is the same as the first CD release in 1989.
The album was digitally remastered in 2001 by Rudy Van Gelder and re-issued in January, 2002 as part of Blue Note's The RVG Edition series. The track listing was changed back to the original LP order, with the alternate take of "Blue Pearl" following.
Reception
Dom Cerulli of DownBeat recommended the album, noting, "Bud displays such artistry and such genuine genius, that it may well stand among the classic examples of his work in the years to come." He described "Bud on Bach" as "THE track in the set."
Track listing
1989 CD reissue
The 2001 RVG edition preserves the original track listing, placing the "Blue Pearl" alternate take at the end.
Personnel
Musicians
Bud Powell – piano
Curtis Fuller – trombone ("Idaho", "Don't Blame Me", "Moose the Mooche")
Paul Chambers – bass (except "Bud on Bach")
Art Taylor – drums (except "Bud on Bach")
Technical personnel
Alfred Lion – producer, original session producer
Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering
Reid Miles – design
Francis Wolff – photography
Leonard Feather – liner notes
Michael Cuscuna – producer
Michael Boland – art direction and design
Gordan H. Jee – creative direction
Bob Blumenthal – liner notes