The Essen Jazz Festival Concert


The Essen Jazz Festival Concert is a live album by jazz pianist Bud Powell and saxophone player Coleman Hawkins compiled from a live concert by the two artists, joined by Oscar Pettiford on bass and Kenny Clarke on drums.

Reception

The album was well received by critics, with Joseph Neff writing, "a safe bet that modern jazz fans will welcome this addition to their shelves" and giving the album an A−. Jazz critic Scott Yanow described Powell's performance as "top form" and described his trio as "all-star."

Track listing

  1. "Shaw 'Nuff" – 4:46
  2. "Blues in the Closet" – 5:53
  3. "Willow Weep for Me" – 4:27
  4. "John's Abbey" – 3:49
  5. "Salt Peanuts" – 5:00
  6. "All the Things You Are" – 6:51
  7. "Just You, Just Me" – 6:16
  8. "Yesterdays" – 6:37
  9. "Stuffy" – 7:35

Personnel

Performance

Production