At the Pershing, Vol. 2
Ahmad Jamal · 1961
36 min · 11 tracks · post-bop · hard bop · cool jazz
A tender blend of melodic improvisation and rhythmic intricacy, showcasing Jamal's distinctive trio dynamics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic exploration
- intimate evening listening
- thoughtful improvisational moments
- warm background ambiance
- short reflective sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek high-energy performances
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1961, 'At the Pershing, Vol. 2' followed Ahmad Jamal's breakthrough album 'At the Pershing: But Not for Me', which solidified his popularity in the jazz scene. This album further established him as a leading figure in the cool jazz movement, exemplifying his innovative approach to rhythm and melody during a pivotal period in his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Cecil Taylor· Oscar Peterson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Late Now 2:30
- 2 All the Things You Are 3:13
- 3 Cherokee 3:39
- 4 It Might as Well Be Spring 3:27
- 5 I'll Remember April 2:41
- 6 My Funny Valentine 3:25
- 7 Gone With the Wind 3:24
- 8 Billy Boy 3:00
- 9 It's You or No One 2:30
- 10 They Can't Take That Away From Me 4:45
- 11 Poor Butterfly 3:39
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