Richie Powell
Piano Solo on
Delilah

About

Richie Powell's piano solo is the third of four solos on this recording, following Clifford Brown on trumpet. Spanning one chorus of the 32-bar AABA form in G♭ at a brisk 143 BPM with a swing feel, Powell contributes a thoughtful piano solo over one chorus, while Max Roach closes the improvised section with a characteristic drum solo that demonstrates his melodic approach to the instrument. Richie Powell was just 22 to 23 years old at the time of this recording, already displaying remarkable maturity.

Richie Powell was 22 to 23 years old at the time.