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Standard Eyes

Ahmad Jamal

12 tracks · post-bop · hard bop · cool jazz

A lush tapestry of cool jazz harmonies intertwined with intricate rhythms and heartfelt melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt melodies for relaxation
  • fragmented pacing invites exploration
  • intimate moments for late nights
  • for cozy gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification
  • seek high-energy intensity

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1985, 'Standard Eyes' came during Ahmad Jamal's prolific period of recording after a brief hiatus from the spotlight. This album followed his acclaimed 1982 release 'Ahmad Jamal at the Pershing', marking a return to the jazz scene with refined artistry and a deepened musical maturity.
Stylistic neighbors
Bill Evans· Cecil Taylor· Oscar Peterson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Billy Boy
  • 2 Sweet and Lovely
  • 3 I Didn't Know What Time It Was
  • 4 Taboo
  • 5 I'll Never Stop Loving You
  • 6 I'll Remember April
  • 7 So Beats My Heart for You
  • 8 For All We Know
  • 9 The Breeze and I
  • 10 Like Someone in Love
  • 11 Angel Eyes
  • 12 The Girl Next Door

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