Richie Powell
Piano Solo on
I Feel A Song Coming On

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Richie Powell's piano solo is the third and final improvisation on this recording, following solos by Rollins and Brown. Taking one chorus of the 56-bar AABA form in E-flat at 331 BPM, Powell navigates the demanding tempo with admirable poise. His comping behind the two horn soloists sets the stage for his own statement, and when his turn comes, he meets the extreme tempo head-on with clear, purposeful lines that complete the trio of solos over this challenging form.

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