The Complete RCA Trio Sessions | ||||
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Released | January 9, 2009 | |||
Recorded | October 5, 1956, February 11, 1957 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 79:20 | |||
Label | Essential Jazz | |||
Bud Powell chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | ( Strictly Powell ) [1] ( Swingin' with Bud ) [2] |
The Complete RCA Trio Sessions is a compilation album of the two sessions that jazz pianist Bud Powell recorded for RCA Victor in 1956-57, released in 2009 by Essential Jazz.
The sessions are available individually on the original RCA Victor releases Strictly Powell (1957) and Swingin' with Bud (1958).
All songs were written by Bud Powell, except where noted.
October 5, 1956 tracks 1-11. February 11, 1957 tracks 12-22. The Bud Powell Trio.
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