BUD LIVES!

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Haeyong Moon
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A Love Letter to Bud Powell
Backers: 65
Average Daily Pledges: $159
Average Pledge Per Backer: $139

Funding: $9,060 of $8,900
Dates: Sep 14th -> Nov 13th (61 days)
Project By: Haeyong Moon
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Latest News

Moving Forward

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

My project has been FUNDED!

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, As of one hour and thirty minutes ago, I've reached my fundraising goal. I simply can't believe it. I am so grateful to all of you. There's so many things I can say but I'll keep this short.  Thank you for believing in me and this... (Read More)

Finally, it's my turn to be interviewed

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone, Since starting the Kickstarter campaign 7 weeks ago, I was interviewed TWICE to talk about the film project. For those that know me, you know how rare this is. Sharing those links with you now.  Thank you for your continued support!... (Read More)

Hallucinations (also known as Budo)

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is another tune by Bud Powell called "Hallucinations" performed by pianist Jeremy Siskind. He was kind enough to let me record him - all in one take, no edits, no preparation whatsoever. What a treat it was to hear it live and to share it with... (Read More)

UN POCO LOCO

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I have interviewed about 40 musicians for this project and one question I ask is: What is your favorite Bud Powell song?  This song probably gets mentioned the most. It also happens to be one of my favorites. Here is a video of Bill Cunliffe playing... (Read More)

Mid Point Update: Glass is half full 🥃

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! It's been one month since I launched the Kickstarter and there's now one month to go. I've reached about half of my fundraising goal, which means the glass is half full! I am very grateful to all of you for supporting the film and... (Read More)

Recap of Bud Celebrations in NY

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Bud Powell was born and raised in NY. It is fitting that his Centennial Birthday was celebrated widely in NY. Here are some of the highlights. 9/27/2024: Drummer Steve Smith at Birdland Jazz Club9/28/2024: Pianist Michael Weiss at Mezzrow9/28/24:... (Read More)

This is why I love jazz

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Sharing a special jazz venue in Brooklyn, NY called Brownstone Jazz. It is housed in an old building built in the 19th century. My friend and jazz drummer Craig Holiday Haynes (the son of the legendary Roy Haynes) played with Marcus Persiani on piano... (Read More)

Celebrating Bud in NYC

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
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First 10 days in one word: WOW

September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
To everyone that supported the project during the first 10 days of the campaign: THANK YOU. I am grateful to each and every one of you for believing in this project and encouraging me to move forward. I feel more confident than I did 10 days ago and... (Read More)

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