Shades of Bud Powell

Shades of Bud Powell is the third solo album by trumpeter Herb Robertson. Featuring compositions by pianist Bud Powell arranged for a brass ensemble, the album was recorded in 1988 and released on the JMT label.^[1]

Shades of Bud Powell
Studio album by Herb Robertson Brass Ensemble
Released	1988
Recorded	January & March 1988 RPM Sound Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	44:40
Label	JMT JMT 834 420
Producer	Stefan F. Winter
Herb Robertson chronology
X-Cerpts: Live at Willisau (1986) Shades of Bud Powell (1988) Certified (1991)

Reception

The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos states, "Extraordinary date from this trumpeter and the All-Star Sextet on an all-Powell program, creatively arranged. Excellent beyond words".^[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Bud Powell except as indicated

1. "Un Poco Loco" - 5:37
2. "I'll Keep Loving You" - 6:54
3. "Hallucinations" - 9:41
4. "Glass Enclosure" - 5:29
5. "The Fruit" - 4:30
6. "Shades of Bud" (Herb Robertson) - 12:29

Personnel

• Herb Robertson - trumpet, flugelhorn
• Brian Lynch - trumpet
• Vincent Chancey - French horn
• Robin Eubanks - trombone
• Bob Stewart - tuba
• Joey Baron - drums, percussion