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  • April In Paris
  • Get Happy
  • It Could Happen To You
  • Tempus Fugit
  • Un Poco Loco
  • Parisian Thoroughfare
  • Danceland
  • So Sorry Please
  • Oblivion

The Bud Powell Collection. (Piano Transcriptions). By Bud Powell. Artist Transcriptions. Softcover. 96 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.672376).

ISBN 0793580471. 9x12 inches.

Known for his innovative technique and sheer intensity, Bud Powell was one of the finest bop pianists of the 1940s-60s. This folio features note-for-note transcriptions of his performances of nine tunes – his own compositions and standards. Includes: April in Paris • Danceland • Get Happy • It Could Happen to You • Oblivion • Parisian Thoroughfare • So Sorry Please • Tempus Fugit • Un Poco Loco. Also contains a biography and discography.

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Pierre

Location: from Lille (France)

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

June 17, 2008

Bud's perfect style

Really nice book, Powell's right hand style fairly transcribed. For confirmed pianists, and recommended for improvisation learning. Five big stars.

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Anonymous

Location: from Los Altos, CA

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

May 21, 2004

A Must for the Jazz Piano Lover

Bud Powell wasn't just one of the bop pianists - he invented bop piano and the piano hasn't been the same since. For someone who cares about how we got to where we are today, these transcriptions are a must, containing many of the true classical pieces of piano jazz....

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