Inner Fires is a live album by jazz pianistBud Powell recorded at Club Kavakos in 1953. Also appearing on the record were bassistCharles Mingus and drummerRoy Haynes. Some releases of the album include recordings of interviews with Powell from 1963, during his stay at theBouffémount Sanatorium inFrance.
Jazz criticScott Yanow praised the album, noting Powell's "consistently exciting form" and the "inspired and creative" musicianship throughout the album.[1] John Swenson ofThe Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide gave it five stars, describing the music as "tumultuous".[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz described the album as "compelling" and noted that Powell "plays out of his skin for most of the hour."[3]
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release. Because Powell's discography features albums with the same title, record labels are identified to avoid any confusion.
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