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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