Released 60 years ago
Rhapsody
Ahmad Jamal · 1966
35 min · 9 tracks · post-bop · hard bop · cool jazz
Elegant piano melodies intertwine with lush orchestral arrangements, creating a serene landscape of cool jazz sophistication.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- elegant melodies for relaxation
- steady pacing for focused listening
- serene background for intimate moments
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Rhapsody' was released in 1966, Ahmad Jamal had already established himself as a prominent figure in jazz, with his previous album 'The Awakening' gaining significant acclaim. This album represents a follow-up to his successful releases in the early 60s and marks his continued exploration of melodic and harmonic sophistication, blending elements of cool jazz with orchestral textures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Cecil Taylor· Oscar Peterson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Hear a Rhapsody 4:45
- 2 This Could Be the Start of Something 3:35
- 3 Then I'll Be Tired of You 3:52
- 4 Effendi 4:06
- 5 Invitation 3:00
- 6 The Shadow of Your Smile (Love Theme From the Sandpiper) 2:58
- 7 Strange 3:06
- 8 You Can Be Sure 3:48
- 9 Concern 5:57
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