Bud Powell Musical artist

Earl Rudolph "Bud" Powell (September 27, 1924 – July 31, 1966) was a jazz pianist who was born and raised in Harlem, New York City. While Thelonious Monk became his close friend, his greatest influence was Art Tatum. Along with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, the pianist was a leading figure in the development of bebop, and his virtuosity led many to call him the Charlie Parker of the piano. Powell was also a composer, and he "greatly extended the range of jazz harmony." When people talk about the giants — Bird, Bud, Dizzy, and Miles — I think they underestimate Bud. — Bill Evans, Interview conducted by Randi Hultin, Oslo, 1964,

Personal facts

Birth date	September 27, 1924
Birth place	Harlem , United States , New York
Date of death	July 31, 1966
Place of death	United States , New York

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Musical artist

Career started	1944
Career ended	1965
associated musical artist	Charles Mingus Miles Davis Dexter Gordon Art Blakey Sonny Rollins
Background	Non vocal instrumentalist
genre	Jazz Bebop
instrument	Piano
record label	Mercury Records Blue Note Records Clef Records Verve Records