I Remember Duke, Hoagy & Strayhorn
Ahmad Jamal · 1994
62 min · 12 tracks · post-bop · hard bop · cool jazz
A lush tribute that weaves together sophisticated melodies with introspective improvisation, honoring jazz legends with a contemporary touch.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady exploration of familiar themes
- introspective improvisation for quiet moments
- lush soundscapes for reflective listening
- evocative melodies for sentimental moods
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek immediate, catchy hooks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'I Remember Duke, Hoagy & Strayhorn' came during Ahmad Jamal's phase of deepening his artistic narrative after experiencing commercial success in the 1980s. This album is significant as it showcases Jamal's rich interpretative style and reverence for the jazz greats, following his acclaimed work 'The Essence' in 1992.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Cecil Taylor· Oscar Peterson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Flower 2:33
- 2 I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good) 5:08
- 3 In a Sentimental Mood 9:21
- 4 Ruby 5:57
- 5 Don't You Know I Care 4:45
- 6 Prelude to a Kiss 4:22
- 7 Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me 5:53
- 8 Chelsea Bridge 4:41
- 9 I Remember Hoagy 4:30
- 10 Skylark 4:36
- 11 Never Let Me Go 4:35
- 12 Goodbye 6:08
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