Ethan Iverson

• DIGIPACK EDITION

• 4 1/2 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

A vibrant big band production, Bud Powell in the 21st Century finds pianist Ethan Iverson in joyous celebration of the legendary bebop pianist with Italy's Umbria Jazz Orchestra. One of the prime architects of bebop and modern jazz, Powell lived a troubled life and his musical contributions are often overshadowed by the addiction, racial prejudice, and mental illness he suffered. A boundary-pushing artist in his own right, Iverson shines a light on Powell's music, reinterpreting many of the pianist's classic compositions, as well as drawing inspiration for his own inventive originals. Although best known for his work as a founding member of the genre-bending trio the Bad Plus, Iverson is also well-versed in the acoustic jazz tradition and has collaborated on projects with many of his idols, including Billy Hart, Ron Carter, and Albert "Tootie" Heath.

PERSONNEL:

• Ingrid Jensen - trumpet
• Dayna Stephens - tenor saxophone
• Ethan Iverson - piano, conduction ( 1 & 16)
• Ben Street - bass
• Lewis Nash - drums
• Giovanni Hoffer - French horn (16)
• Daniele Tittarelli - alto saxophone
• Manuele Morbidini - alto saxophone, conduction (5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14)
• Pedro Spallati - tenor saxophone
• Rossano Emili - baritone saxophone
• Mirco Rubegni - trumpet
• Francesco Lento - trumpet
• Francesco Fratini - trumpet
• Massimo Morganti - trombone
• Roberto Rossi - trombone
• Federico Pierantoni - trombone
• Rosario Liberti - bass trombone

TRACKS:

• 01. Bud Powell In The 21st Century: I. Chorale
• 02. Bud Powell In The 21st Century: II. Continuity
• 03. Celia
• 04. Tempus Fugit
• 05. Five Simple Spells: I. Chorale
• 06. Bouncing with Bud
• 07. Five Simple Spells: II. Waltz
• 08. Wail
• 09. Five Simple Spells: III. Chorale
• 10. Dance of The Infidels
• 11. Five Simple Spells: IV. Moderato
• 12. 52nd Street
• 13. Five Simple Spells: V. Ballad
• 14. I'll Keep Loving You
• 15. Nobile Paradisco
• 16. Un Poco Loco