Bud Powell, “Celia”

Celia is a nice “be-bop” tune written by great jazz pianist Bud Powell in dedication to his daughter.

Bud Powell, “Jazz Giant” (1950)

Celia – Lead Sheet

Celia Bud Powell Lead Sheet
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I also wrote down Bud Powell’s solo break, which should be learned in all 12 keys !

I didn’t wrote all the “embellishments” and “appoggiaturas” played by Bud Powell since it may change from a musician to another (the goal is to make our own versions or switching between these different options).

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As usual, with “old” standards or jazz tunes, there are some question marks about few chords changes or notes :

  • Bar 5 : is seems that B.P himself sometimes plays Db-7, sometimes Db7 or G7alt.

  • Bridge : the D7 chord (V7 of G-) is sometimes played for two bars instead of the complete II / V.

Online ressources

Celia – Bud Powell Transcription

Celia – cover versions

Kenny Kirkland
(1991, The Verve)

Benny Green, “That’s Right”
(1993, Blue Note Records)

Chick Corea, “Remembering Bud Powell” – Piano Solo
(1997, Stretch Records)

Lage Lund “Early Songs”
(2009 Criss Cross)

BONNE ÉCOUTE & BON JEU ! ____________________ENJOY & HAVE FUN !

First Published in 2014, revised in april 2020 --------Article publié en 2014, révisé en avril 2020

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