Complete Live at the Pershing Lounge 1958 cover

Complete Live at the Pershing Lounge 1958

Ahmad Jamal · 2007

72 min · 20 tracks · post-bop · hard bop · cool jazz

A mesmerizing blend of intricate melodies and smooth harmonies that define the essence of cool jazz.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for relaxed evenings
  • intimate ambiance for small gatherings
  • smooth melodies for winding down
  • engaging background for conversations
  • live performance energy throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Complete Live at the Pershing Lounge 1958' was released in 2007, Ahmad Jamal had already established himself as a pivotal figure in jazz since his early career began in the 1950s. This album captures a historic live performance that showcases his innovative style, marking it as a significant archival release amidst his extensive discography.
Stylistic neighbors
Bill Evans· Cecil Taylor· Oscar Peterson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 But Not for Me 3:33
  • 2 The Surrey With the Fringe on Top 2:35
  • 3 Moonlight in Vermont 3:09
  • 4 Music! Music! Music! (Put Another Nickel) 2:56
  • 5 There Is No Greater Love 3:26
  • 6 Poinciana 8:07
  • 7 Woody ’n You 3:40
  • 8 What’s New? 4:10
  • 9 Too Late Now 2:32
  • 10 All the Things You Are 3:12
  • 11 Cherokee 3:43
  • 12 It Might as Well Be Spring 3:27
  • 13 I’ll Remember April 2:41
  • 14 My Funny Valentine 3:29
  • 15 Gone With the Wind 3:24
  • 16 Billy Boy 3:00
  • 17 It’s You or No One 3:34
  • 18 They Can’t Take That Away From Me 4:45
  • 19 Poor Butterfly 3:38
  • 20 Poinciana (single version) 3:04

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