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Composed by Bud Powell “Parisian Thoroughfare”, it was first recorded by him in February 1951 for Clef Records, and released in 1953 on the Mercury label as “Parisian Thorofare” on the album “Bud Powell’s Moods”, later titled “The Genius of Bud Powell.” The rhythms seem to reflect the stop-and-go nature of big-city life. He recorded versions with two labels, first as a piano solo for Verve, and then in a trio version for Blue Note, which Powell stopped for unknown reasons. Clifford Brown’s recording with Richie Powell, Bud’s brother, and Max Roach includes references to Gershwin’s “American in Paris” and the French national anthem, “La Marseil
Ahmad Jamal
Poinciana
| 07/25/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) I rememeber hearing La Costa on the radio back in 1986, and immediately digging Ahmad Jamal s treatment of that Natalie Cole tune. This is a fantastic recording. If you aren t yet hip to this legendary pianist, pick this up and enjoy.
Essential modern day jazz
| 02/27/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) Essential! What can you say? The man s a genuis. One listen to Poinciana and you ll give it all up. A modern day jazz giant and crystal clear recording as well. An early digital recording (1987) that sounds better and better with each play. Listen to Wave and Biencavo, but especially Poinciana. There s a reason why it heads up the album!