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.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its documentation of a seminal live performance in Jamal's career, contributing to a renewed interest in his music during the early 2000s. The release also highlights his influence on subsequent generations of musicians, emphasizing the improvisational nature of jazz that resonated with both critics and audiences alike.
- Best for
- steady pacing for relaxed evenings intimate ambiance for small gatherings smooth melodies for winding down
- 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
- Barbra Streisand· Bing Crosby· Ella Fitzgerald· Bob Dylan· Aretha Franklin· Tony Bennett· Ray Charles· Andy Williams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 But Not for Me Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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