In 1959, pianist Bud Powell moved from New York to Paris. The exact reason for the relocation isn't clear, though the likely explanations include the ability to play more frequently in a city of fans who adored and appreciated him, a chance to boost his income, the ability to relax and seek medical help for his depression and diagnosed schizophrenia, av…
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