Richie Powell
Richard "Richie" Powell (born September 5, 1931 in New York City , New York , † June 26, 1956 in Bedford , Pennsylvania ) was an American pianist , composer and arranger of modern jazz .
Richie Powell was the younger brother of Bud Powell . He studied in New York and played in New York and Philadelphia from 1949 to 1951 . From 1951 to 1952 he worked for Paul Williams , 1952 to 1954 for Johnny Hodges and was then a member of the quintet of Max Roach and Clifford Brown . His reputation was largely based on his arrangements. He also made records with Sonny Rollins and Dinah Washington . Powell was killed in a car accident along with his wife Nancy and Clifford Brown.
Selection discography
- Clifford Brown: Alone Together (Verve, 1954-56)
- Max Roach: Brownie Lives (Fresh Sound Rec., 1956)
- Sonny Rollins: Plus Four (Prestige / OJC, 1956)
- Paul Williams Orchestra: The Complete Recordings Vol. 2 (Blue Moon, 1949-52)
literature
- Richard Cook , Brian Morton : The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD . 6th edition. Penguin, London 2002, ISBN 0-14-051521-6 .
- Bielefeld catalog 1988 & 2002
- Carlo Bohländer , Karl Heinz Holler, Christian Pfarr: Reclam's Jazz Guide . 4th, revised and supplemented edition. Reclam, Stuttgart 1990, ISBN 3-15-010355-X .
Web links
- Allmusic: biography
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Powell, Richie |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Powell, Richard |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American jazz musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 5, 1931 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City , New York |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 26, 1956 |
| Place of death | Bedford , Pennsylvania |