Released 70 years ago
The Ahmad Jamal Trio
Ahmad Jamal · 1956
39 min · 10 tracks · post-bop · hard bop · cool jazz
A sophisticated blend of cool jazz rhythms and emotive melodic phrasing that invites introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow for relaxed evenings
- introspective moments with soft melodies
- thoughtful background for deep focus
- smooth transitions between varied tempos
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1956, 'The Ahmad Jamal Trio' was pivotal in establishing Ahmad Jamal's reputation as a leading figure in jazz. This album followed his earlier success with 'Ahmad Jamal at the Pershing', further solidifying his innovative piano style and trio dynamics, setting the stage for his future artistic explorations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Cecil Taylor· Oscar Peterson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Perfidia 3:59
- 2 Love for Sale 8:36
- 3 Rica Pulpa 3:55
- 4 Autumn Leaves 2:41
- 5 Squeeze Me 3:53
- 6 Something to Remember You By 2:51
- 7 Black Beauty 3:29
- 8 The Donkey Serenade 3:23
- 9 Don't Blame Me 3:25
- 10 They Can't Take That Away From Me 3:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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