Bud, in his twisted mental state, disliked George Shearing and thought that George pretended to be blind. Bud nevertheless played this Shearing composition like the true master he was.
This was broadcast from Birdland and recorded off the radio by Boris Rose, and issued and reissued in many forms. Spring 53 Broadcasts. It's the prime Bud Powell.
I really dislike it when the advertisers stick their commercials onto the videos. It shows me that they have absolutely no class or respect for anyone.