Ahmad Jamal Trio - Cross Country Tour 1958-1961 (Disc 1) And (Disc 2)

Album: Cross Country Tour 1958-1961 (Disc 1)

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1998
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 65:06
Size: 149,8 MB
Art: Front

(3:32)  1. But Not For Me
(2:35)  2. Surrey With The Fringe On Top
(3:09)  3. Moonlight In Vermont
(2:57)  4. Music! Music! Music! (Put Another Nickel In)
(3:40)  5. Woody'n You
(8:06)  6. Poinciana
(2:30)  7. Too Late Now
(3:13)  8. All The Things You Are
(3:43)  9. Cherokee
(3:27) 10. It Might As Well Be Spring
(2:42) 11. I'll Remember April
(3:24) 12. Gone With The Wind
(3:00) 13. Billy Boy
(3:36) 14. It's You Or No One
(3:31) 15. You Don't Know What Love Is
(3:03) 16. Tater Pie
(4:56) 17. This Can't Be Love
(3:55) 18. Old Devil Moon

Album: Cross Country Tour: 1958-1961   (Disc 2)

Year: 1998
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 66:12
Size: 152,1 MB

(4:01)  1. Sweet And Lovely
(4:00)  2. The Party's Over
(7:40)  3. Broadway
(2:31)  4. Snowfall
(6:20)  5. Time On My Hands
(4:13)  6. Angel Eyes
(6:10)  7. What Is This Thing Called Love?
(6:17)  8. I'll Take Romance / My Funny Valentine
(2:53)  9. Like Someone In Love
(4:20) 10. Falling In Love With Love
(4:39) 11. The Best Thing For You
(4:09) 12. April In Paris
(4:15) 13. The Second Time Around
(4:37) 14. Darn That Dream

This two-CD set has highlights from pianist Ahmad Jamal's famous trio dates for Argo, with selections drawn from At the Pershing, At the Pershing Vol. 2, Portfolio of Ahmad Jamal, Alhambra, and At the Blackhawk, plus one selection only out before in a sampler. It is a pity that the five valuable albums were not reissued in full on a three-CD set, for these were among the most important recordings of Jamal's career. His trio (with bassist Israel Crosby and drummer Vernel Fournier) had a unique sound, utilizing close communication and dynamics to an extraordinary degree. 

"Poinciana" was a huge hit, and other highlights included on this twofer include "But Not for Me," "Cherokee," "Billy Boy," "This Can't Be Love" and "Falling In Love With Love." Although easily recommended as an introduction to this classic group, the preferred complete sessions will hopefully appear on CD someday too.~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/cross-country-tour-1958-1961-mw0000035421

Personnel: Ahmad Jamal (piano); Israel Crosby (bass); Vernel Fournier (drums).

Cross Country Tour: 1958-1961 (Disc 1)
Cross Country Tour: 1958-1961 (Disc 2)

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