At the Golden Circle


At the Golden Circle is a live album by jazz pianist Bud Powell, bassist Torbjorn Hultcrantz, and drummer Sune Spångberg. Recorded at the Golden Circle jazz club in Stockholm on two nights, it was released as a five-volume set by SteepleChase. SteepleChase condensed the album into two volumes in a later release as Swedish Pastry.

Critical reception

addressed each of the volumes individually, but assigned them all three stars. He noted, "The entire series is worth picking up by listeners who enjoy bop-based piano" and praised the music while criticizing the length of the album. Richard Cook in The Penguin Guide to Jazz sharply criticized the number of volumes, claiming "Volume 5 is probably a disc too far."

Track listing

''All compositions by Bud Powell unless otherwise indicated''

Vol. 1

  1. "Move" – 6:31
  2. "Just a Gigolo" – 1:16
  3. "Relaxin' at Camarillo" – 9:08
  4. "I Remember Clifford" – 8:44
  5. "Reets and I" – 1:47
  6. "Hackensack" – 5:46

    Vol. 2

  7. "Like Someone in Love" – 8:17
  8. "I Hear Music" – 7:25
  9. "Moose the Mooche" – 5:52
  10. "Blues in the Closet" – 15:21
  11. "Star Eyes" – 3:25

    Vol. 3

  12. "Swedish Pastry" – 18:26
  13. "I Remember Clifford" – 9:09
  14. "I Hear Music" – 7:08

    Vol. 4

  15. "Moose the Mooche" – 6:31
  16. "Star Eyes" – 7:59
  17. "Blues in the Closet" – 7:45
  18. "Reets and I" – 8:52
  19. "John's Abbey" – 7:45
  20. "Old Devil Moon" – 6:28

    Vol. 5

  21. "Hot House" – 7:54
  22. "This Is No Laughin' Matter" – 8:32
  23. "52nd Street Theme" – 4:07
  24. "Straight, No Chaser" – 20:00
  25. Closing remarks – 0:35

    Personnel

  • Bud Powell – piano, vocals
  • Torbjorn Hultcrantz – bass
  • Sune Spångberg – drums