Richie Powell
Piano Solo on
Daahoud

About

Richie Powell's piano solo is the second of four solos on this recording, following Clifford Brown on trumpet. Spanning one chorus of the 32-bar AABA form in E♭ at a vigorous 248 BPM with a swing feel, Powell follows with one chorus of piano, his style reflecting both bebop roots and emerging hard bop sensibilities. Richie Powell was just 22 to 23 years old at the time of this recording, already displaying remarkable maturity. Powell brings both harmonic sophistication and melodic invention to the improvisation, utilizing the piano's full range to build and release tension throughout.

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