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Crazeology: A Tribute To Bud Powell

by AAJ Staff
March 11, 2004

Crazeology is a trio of accomplished musicians who take an unorthodox approach to the bebop repertoire. Trumpeter Peter Evans improvises in a bold, extroverted manner; bassist Steve Wood provides a mobile, flexible, often swinging bass line; and drummer Jon Leland plays a counterpoint consisting largely of accents and counter-rhythms, often out-of-tempo or unmetered. The net effect is sometimes jarring, and certainly different from most jazz music being played today.

This particular Bud Powell tribute is intended to be ...