Shades of Bud Powell is the third solo album by trumpeter Herb Robertson. Featuring compositions by pianist Bud Powell arranged for a brass ensemble, the album was recorded in 1988 and released on the JMT label.[1]
| Shades of Bud Powell | ||||
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| Studio album by Herb Robertson Brass Ensemble | ||||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Recorded | January & March 1988 RPM Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 44:40 | |||
| Label | JMT JMT 834 420 | |||
| Producer | Stefan F. Winter | |||
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Reception
editThe AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos states, "Extraordinary date from this trumpeter and the All-Star Sextet on an all-Powell program, creatively arranged. Excellent beyond words".[2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
Track listing
editAll compositions by Bud Powell except as indicated
- "Un Poco Loco" - 5:37
- "I'll Keep Loving You" - 6:54
- "Hallucinations" - 9:41
- "Glass Enclosure" - 5:29
- "The Fruit" - 4:30
- "Shades of Bud" (Herb Robertson) - 12:29
Personnel
edit- Herb Robertson - trumpet, flugelhorn
- Brian Lynch - trumpet
- Vincent Chancey - French horn
- Robin Eubanks - trombone
- Bob Stewart - tuba
- Joey Baron - drums, percussion
References
edit- ^ Herb Robertson discography, accessed September 30, 2014
- ^ a b Nastos, M. G., Allmusic Review accessed September 30, 2014
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1222. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.