The 1947 session was Powell's first studio recording as leader, and was originally released as a 10" LP called The Bud Powell Trio.

The album was released on CD in 1990 by Roulette, which acquired Roost in 1958.

The material is also available on The Complete Blue Note and Roost Recordings box set from Blue Note.

All songs were written by Bud Powell, except where noted.

[3] The 1953 session was released directly as a 10" LP.