Description

Time Waits – The Amazing Bud Powell (Blue Note)

Product Information

Key Details

UPC: 724352122721
Catalog Number: UK: 621 2272 / PM 520
Product Type: Jazz Album Remastered Edition
Format: Stereo Audio CD
Label: BLUE NOTE®

Artists & Personnel:

Bud Powell – Piano
Sam Jones – Bass
Philly Joe Jones – Drums

Produced by Alfred Lion; Reissue produced by Michael Cuscuna.

Overview

Time Waits – The Amazing Bud Powell is a definitive reissue capturing one of jazz piano’s most influential figures at the peak of his creative powers. Recorded live on May 24, 1958, at the legendary Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, this album showcases Bud Powell’s extraordinary technique, inventive improvisations, and distinctively soulful touch. The original analog sessions have been meticulously remastered in 1999 by Rudy Van Gelder using advanced 24-bit digital transfers to ensure every nuance of this historic performance is preserved with pristine clarity. As part of the revered Blue Note catalog, this release is an essential addition for collectors and enthusiasts of bebop and modern jazz.

Product Features

Audio & Recording Quality

High-Fidelity Remaster:
All transfers from analog to digital were made using 24-bit resolution, capturing the warmth and intricacy of the original recording.
Historic Session:
Recorded at the iconic Van Gelder Studio in 1958, this session resonates with the energy and innovation that have defined Bud Powell’s lasting impact on jazz.

Packaging & Design

Cover Artwork:
Features an evocative cover photograph by Francis Wolff and a striking design by Reid Miles, complemented by genuine liner photographs showing mosaic images from the session.
Authentic Blue Note Presentation:
This release encapsulates the classic Blue Note aesthetic, reflecting both the sonic and visual legacy of an era-defining jazz label.

Track Listing & Timings

Buster Rides Again – 5:30
Sub City – 4:32
Time Waits – 5:06
Marmalade – 4:28
Monopoly – 4:47
John's Abbey – 5:36
Dry Soul – 6:41
Sub City (Alternate Take) – 2:36
John's Abbey (Alternate Take) – 2:25

All compositions are by Bud Powell. Tracks #1–8 were originally issued as Blue Note BLP 1598 and BST 81598. The alternate takes offer unique insights into Powell's creative process, providing a deeper appreciation for his prowess as a composer and improviser.

Interesting Facts

A Cornerstone of Bebop

Iconic Artist:
Bud Powell remains one of the most influential jazz pianists in history, whose innovative approach helped define the bebop movement. His distinctive style, marked by rhythmic intensity and harmonic sophistication, continues to inspire musicians worldwide.
Historic Remastering:
The original recordings have been digitally revived using state-of-the-art 24-bit technology by Rudy Van Gelder, ensuring that every subtle nuance—from the crisp attack of the keys to the delicate interplay with Sam Jones and Philly Joe Jones—is rendered with exceptional clarity.
Blue Note Legacy:
Released under the legendary Blue Note label, this album is a testimony to the artistic standards and impeccable quality that have long been synonymous with Blue Note Records.

Publishers

Published by BLUE NOTE®, a registered trademark of Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved © 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. This label copy information is subject to copyright protection.
For additional information, please visit www.bluenote.com.

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