Richie Powell
Piano Solo on
Kiss And Run

About

Richie Powell's piano solo is the third and final improvisation on this recording, following solos by Rollins and Brown. Taking two choruses of the 48-bar ABA form in B-flat at 273 BPM, Powell holds his own in formidable company, his piano work maintaining the energy level established by the two horn soloists. His bebop-rooted lines navigate the fast tempo and extended form with clarity, demonstrating the pianistic command that made him a valued member of this elite ensemble.

Richie Powell was 24 to 25 years old at the time.