Complete Live at the Spotlight Club 1958
Ahmad Jamal · 2007
106 min · 28 tracks · post-bop · hard bop · cool jazz
A vibrant exploration of cool jazz, blending intricate melodies with rhythmic sophistication and improvisational flair.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its historical significance, capturing Jamal's dynamic live performance and showcasing his role in the evolution of jazz during a pivotal era. The recordings reflect the essence of the jazz scene of the late 1950s and have been praised for their authenticity and quality, contributing to Jamal's enduring legacy in jazz history.
- Best for
- dynamic live performance flow wave-like pacing with variety intimate moments of improvisation
- Context
- By the time 'Complete Live at the Spotlight Club 1958' was released in 2007, Ahmad Jamal was already a respected figure in jazz, known for his innovative piano style. This album serves as a retrospective, showcasing a significant live performance from his earlier career in the late 1950s, a period when he was establishing his unique sound that influenced numerous jazz musicians.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 Ahmad’s Blues 4:04
- 2 It Could Happen to You 4:17
- 3 I Wish I Knew Standout 3:45
- 4 Autumn Leaves Standout 7:39
- 5 Stompin’ at the Savoy Standout 4:15
- 6 Cheek to Cheek 4:47
- 7 The Girl Next Door 3:26
- 8 Secret Love 3:52
- 9 Squatty Roo 2:19
- 10 Taboo 4:01
- 11 Autumn in New York 3:18
- 12 A Gal in Calico 4:44
- 13 That’s All 2:38
- 14 Should I? 3:41
Disc 2
- 1 Seleritus 3:13
- 2 Let’s Fall in Love 5:09
- 3 This Can’t Be Love 5:12
- 4 Ole Devil Moon 3:56
- 5 Ivy 3:08
- 6 Tater Pie 3:07
- 7 Aki and Ukthay (Brother and Sister) 3:16
- 8 You Don’t Know What Love Is 3:30
- 9 I Didn’t Know What Time It Was 4:35
- 10 So Beats My Heart for You 3:42
- 11 Our Delight 3:00
- 12 Soft Winds (studio) 3:22
- 13 Secret Love (studio) 2:50
- 14 Taking a Chance on Love (studio) 1:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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