Ahmad Jamal Plays
Ahmad Jamal · 1955
36 min · 9 tracks · post-bop · hard bop · cool jazz
A masterful blend of intricate rhythms and melodic sophistication that defines cool jazz.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic exploration
- for relaxed afternoons
- intricate rhythms for detail-focused listeners
- background ambiance for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1955, 'Ahmad Jamal Plays' was a pivotal moment in Jamal's career following his breakout album 'At The Pershing: But Not for Me' from 1958. This album solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the jazz scene, showcasing his unique approach to rhythm and arrangement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Cecil Taylor· Oscar Peterson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New Rhumba 4:42
- 2 A Foggy Day 4:26
- 3 All of You 3:18
- 4 It Ain't Necessarily So 3:03
- 5 Medley: I Don't Want to Be Kissed (By Anyone but You) / The Alphabet Song 3:28
- 6 I Get a Kick Out of You 4:53
- 7 Jeff 4:55
- 8 Darn That Dream 3:13
- 9 Spring Is Here 4:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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