About this Event
Leimert Park Jazz Festival presents
Narratives & Notes: The Life, Music and Legacy of Jazz Pianist Bud Powell
in collaboration with The World Stage
Moderator: Dr. Ronald C. McCurdy, Professor of Music at the USC Thornton School of Music
Panelists:
Adam Ledbetter, Pianist
Roy McCurdy, Drummer (who appears in the film)
Haeyong Moon, Filmmaker
Live Performance by:
Adam Ledbetter (Piano)
Roy McCurdy (Drums)
Ben Williams (Bass)
About Earl Rudolph “Bud” Powell:
Bud Powell (1924–1966) was a revolutionary jazz pianist and composer whose innovations forever transformed the role of the piano in modern jazz. A central architect of bebop, Powell brought the rapid, melodic language of horn players to the keyboard, earning him the enduring nickname “the Charlie Parker of the piano.” A Harlem-born prodigy mentored by Thelonious Monk, Powell helped define the sound of 1940s New York bebop through lightning-fast right-hand lines, sparse left-hand chords, and bold harmonic ideas. His compositions, including “Un Poco Loco,” “Tempus Fugue-It,” and “Hallucinations”, remain cornerstones of the jazz canon. Despite profound personal struggles, Powell’s artistry left an indelible mark on generations of jazz musicians worldwide.
About Narratives & Notes:
Narratives & Notes is an ongoing concert-and-conversation program series presented by Leimert Park Jazz Festival that brings together artists, culture bearers, and thought leaders to explore how jazz reflects and shapes culture, community, and the human experience.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
4276 S Crenshaw Blvd, 4276 South Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States
USD 39.19
