Released 50 years ago
Steppin' Out with a Dream
Ahmad Jamal · 1976
43 min · 5 tracks · post-bop · hard bop · cool jazz
A lush tapestry of intricate melodies and rhythms that seamlessly fuses cool jazz with post-bop sophistication.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- lush melodies for reflective moments
- gradual development to emotional resolution
- ideal for evening relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat and fast tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Steppin' Out with a Dream' was released in 1976, Ahmad Jamal was already an established figure in jazz, known for his innovative piano stylings and arrangements. This album followed his acclaimed work in the 1960s and marked a continued evolution in his sound as he embraced more expansive compositions and collaborative elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Cecil Taylor· Oscar Peterson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Handicapper 7:37
- 2 Prelude to a Kiss 7:50
- 3 My One and Only Love 8:48
- 4 Tucson 9:10
- 5 Crossfire 9:56
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