"Parisian Thoroughfare," also known as "Parisienne Thorofare,"[2] is a jazz standard composed by pianist Bud Powell.[1][3][4][2] It is a contrafact of "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea".

"Parisian Thoroughfare"
Song by Bud Powell
from the album The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 1
Written1951[1]
RecordedMay 1, 1951
StudioWOR Studios, New York City
GenreJazz
LabelBlue Note
Composer(s)Bud Powell

History

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It was first recorded by Powell in February of 1951 for Clef Records.[3] However, the first recording under its ultimate title was recorded on May 1 with Powell, bassist Curley Russell, and drummer Max Roach for Blue Note Records. Powell recorded it again in 1963 in France with Gilbert Rovere and Kansas Fields.[5]

Notable recordings

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References

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  1. ^ a b Hillshafer, Linda. "Stories of Standards: "Parisian Thoroughfare" by Bud Powell". KUVO. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Parisian Thoroughfare". SecondHandSongs. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  3. ^ a b Dryden, Ken. "Parisian Thoroughfare". AllMusic. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  4. ^ Taylor, Mark. "Parisian Thoroughfare". Hal Leonard. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  5. ^ "Bud Powell Discography". www.jazzdisco.org. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  6. ^ Hawtin, Steve. "Albums from the Year 1954". tsort - The World's Music Charts. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
  7. ^ "Moon & Sand - Jacky Terrasson | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". Retrieved 27 August 2020.