 From 1949 to 1951 Powell worked around Philadelphia and New York City . He then played in the bands of Paul Williams ( 1951 – 52 ) and Johnny Hodges ( 1952 – 54 ) . With Williams ' R & B @-@ oriented band he recorded four tracks late in 1952 that were released as singles . Powell also played on a medley track for a 1954 Hodges album , Used to Be Duke . 
