American Jazzscapes in the Middle East - Artists
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Bud Powell

Name: Bud Powell
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bud_Powell
Wikipedia Summary: Bud Powell was an American jazz pianist who played a leading role in the development of bebop. While not directly associated with Middle Eastern themes, Powell's advanced harmonic concepts and rhythmic innovations occasionally resulted in sounds that transcended traditional Western musical boundaries.
Born: 1924
Died: 1966
Url1: https://www.budpowelljazz.com/
Url2: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bud-powell-mn0000924739
Notes: Bud Powell's connection to Middle Eastern themes in music was not a significant aspect of his career. His work was primarily focused on advancing the language of bebop jazz. However, Powell's innovative approach to harmony and rhythm sometimes resulted in complex musical structures that could evoke non-Western musical concepts. While not explicitly drawing from Middle Eastern traditions, his exploratory style may have occasionally produced sounds or textures that resonated with elements of Middle Eastern music.