| "Parisian Thoroughfare" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Bud Powell | |
| from the album The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 1 | |
| Written | 1951[1] |
| Recorded | May 1, 1951 |
| Studio | WOR Studios, New York City |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Blue Note |
| Composer(s) | Bud Powell |
"Parisian Thoroughfare," also known as "Parisienne Thorofare,"[2] is a jazz standard composed by pianist Bud Powell.[1][3][4][2]
History
It was first recorded by Powell in February of 1951 for Clef Records.[3] However, the first recording under its ultimate title was recorded on May 1 with Powell, bassist Curley Russell, and drummer Max Roach for Blue Note Records. Powell recorded it again in 1963 in France with Gilbert Rovere and Kansas Fields.[5]
Notable recordings
- On the 1954 album Clifford Brown & Max Roach which was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999[6]
- Jacky Terrasson and Tom Harrell included the song in their 1991 album Moon and Sand.[7]
- Terrason also covered the song in 2002 album Smile.
- On the 1968 album The Jaki Byard Experience.
References
- 1 2 Hillshafer, Linda. "Stories of Standards: "Parisian Thoroughfare" by Bud Powell". KUVO. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- 1 2 "Parisian Thoroughfare". SecondHandSongs. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- 1 2 Dryden, Ken. "Parisian Thoroughfare". AllMusic. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ↑ Taylor, Mark. "Parisian Thoroughfare". Hal Leonard. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ↑ "Bud Powell Discography". www.jazzdisco.org. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ↑ Hawtin, Steve. "Albums from the Year 1954". tsort - The World's Music Charts. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ↑ "Moon & Sand - Jacky Terrasson | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". Retrieved 27 August 2020.
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