Portfolio of Ahmad Jamal

by Ahmad Jamal

Portfolio of Ahmad Jamal cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1959
  • Label: Argo
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:01:59
  • Community rating: 3.95/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Capturing the trio at the Spotlight Club in Washington, D.C., this double-album release perfectly summarizes the pianist's massive influence on modern jazz arrangement. The revolutionary use of musical space and light, remarkably airy touch profoundly impacted peers like Miles Davis.

Genres

Descriptors: live, piano, improvisation, virtuosic, classic

Tracklist

  1. This Can't Be Love - Live At The Spotlight Club/1958 (5:02)
  2. Autumn Leaves - Live At The Spotlight Club/1958 (7:45)
  3. Ahmad's Blues - Live At The Spotlight Club/1958 (3:54)
  4. Old Devil Moon - Live At The Spotlight Club/1958 (3:56)
  5. Seleritus - Live At The Spotlight Club/1958 (3:08)
  6. It Could Happen To You - Live At The Spotlight Club/1958 (4:14)
  7. Ivy - Live At The Spotlight Club/1958 (2:56)
  8. Tater Pie - Live At The Spotlight Club/1958 (3:06)
  9. Let's Fall In Love - Live At The Spotlight Club/1958 (5:03)
  10. Aki And Ukthay - Live At The Spotlight Club/1958 (3:16)
  11. You Don't Know What Love Is - Live At The Spotlight Club/1958 (3:30)
  12. I Didn't Know What Time It Was - Live At The Spotlight Club/1958 (4:35)
  13. So Beats My Heart For You - Live At The Spotlight Club/1958 (3:39)
  14. A Gal In Calico - Live At The Spotlight Club/1958 (4:46)
  15. Our Delight - Live At The Spotlight Club/1958 (3:01)

Credits

  • Ahmad Jamal - primary artist, piano
  • Israel Crosby - bass
  • Vernell Fournier - drums

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