Bud Powell

Earl Rudolph "Bud" Powell (September 27, 1924 - July 31, 1966) is widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted and influential pianists in the history of jazz. Along with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie he was instrumental in the development of bebop, and his virtuosity as a pianist led many to call him "the Charlie Parker of the piano".

Selected compositions

As well as a pianist of great skill, Powell was a prolific composer. Some of his most famous compositions include:

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• Un Poco Loco
• Tempus Fugue-It (aka Tempus Fugit)
• Dance of the Infidels
• Bouncing with Bud
• Cleopatra's Dream
• Hallucinations
• Celia