Award at Birdland, 64


Award at Birdland, 64, also known as Earl Bud Powell, Vol. 10, is a live album by jazz pianist Bud Powell, recorded at Birdland on October 1, 1964, with bassist John Ore and drummer J. C. Moses. It was released by the Mythic Sound label in 1989.

Critical reception

Scott Yanow noted that "the recording quality is quite erratic" and described it as "not the strongest Bud Powell set available," but also commented that "this interesting release hints at what might have been and shows that Powell could still play well this late in his troubled life."
The Penguin Guide to Jazz gave a higher rating and described Powell's performances at Birdland as "the last great sessions of his life."

Track listing

  1. Presentation of Shaeffer Award
  2. "The Best Thing for You"
  3. "Like Someone in Love"
  4. "Off Minor"
  5. "Star Eyes"
  6. "Back Home Again in Indiana"
  7. "I Should Care"
  8. "Nice Work If You Can Get It"
  9. "Monopoly"
  10. "All God's Chillun Got Rhythm"
  11. "Lullaby of Birdland"

Personnel