The Lonely One...


The Lonely One... is a studio album by jazz pianist Bud Powell, released in 1959 by Verve. It contains three sessions that Powell recorded at Fine Sound Studios in New York in 1955.
The album was released as a CD replica by Verve in 2006. The sessions are also available on The Complete [Bud Powell on Verve] CD box-set.

History

The first three tracks here, with the four tracks that appeared on Piano Interpretations by [Bud Powell|Piano Interpretations], complete the April 27 session as far as master takes go. "Willow Weep for Me" from the April 25 session had already appeared on Piano Interpretations.

Reception

The January 13 session has excited comment:
A DownBeat reviewer remarked, "One of Powell's marked characteristics is his penchant for the unexpected—whether it be chord, arpeggio, or twisted line. This is no less true here," noting in particular the composition "Mediocre" because "Powell strides like Fats Waller in the left hand while paving tribute to Thelonious Monk in the right."
A writer for Billboard stated: "the disk reveals some of Powell's remarkable piano work and some of his inconsistencies as well... A most interesting platter for the many Powell fans."

Track listing 12" LP (MGV 8301)

All compositions by Bud Powell unless otherwise noted
Side A
  1. "Confirmation" - 4:24
  2. "Star Eyes" - 3:32
  3. "Lullaby in Rhythm" - 3:53
  4. "Willow Weep for Me" - 4:43
  5. "Mediocre" - 2:59
Side B
  1. "All the Things You Are" - 3:33
  2. "Epistrophy" - 3:03
  3. "Dance of the Infidels" - 2:21
  4. "Salt Peanuts" - 2:22
  5. "Hey George" - 3:27

Personnel

Performance

April 27, 1955, side A tracks 1–3. April 25, 1955, side A track 4. Fine Sound Studios, New York.
January 13, 1955, side A track 5 and side B tracks 1–5. Fine Sound Studios, New York.

Production