Bud Powell - Inner Fires
Here is great jazz trio at work waaaaaay back in 1953 with Bud Powell in the spotlight with his adventurous piano, Charles Mingus' big bass lines and the percussive touches of Roy Haynes. Audiophiles should take note that this album is NOT for you....repeat this album is NOT for you.
What "Inner Fires" loses in sound it more than makes up for in musicianship! Recorded live April 5th 1953 at the Club Kavakos in Washington DC this album is like a real little musical snapshot....a time capsule into an evening that was extra special.
The album does sadly suffer from a poor source tape and engineering Jack Towers did his very best to preserve and remaster this treasured recording. What you will hear is Powell at the height of his prowess and nonquestion having Mingus right beside you on stage made him play his very best!
This is very exciting music and for any true fan of piano-centric jazz (ie, Art Tatum) will need to own a copy of this gem.
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