The Amazing Bud Powell

1949 • Blue Note Records

Sonny Rollins was only nineteen when these sides were recorded. Playing with bebop co-founder Bud Powell was a tremendous career boost for the young saxophonist.

August 9, 1949
New York City

Track Listing

Bouncing with Bud
Wail
Dance of the Infidels
52nd Street Theme

Personnel

Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone)
Bud Powell (piano)
Fats Navarro (trumpet)
Tommy Potter (bass)
Roy Haynes (drums)