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Alhambra

Ahmad JamalAhmad Jamal
  • 2020
  • 10 tracks
  • 42 min
  • jazz
Alhambra - Ahmad Jamal

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of Ahmad Jamal's 'Alhambra', a captivating jazz album that whisks you away to a bygone era. Released on 25 December 2020 via ReUP, this 42-minute masterpiece weaves a sonic tapestry of cool jazz and hard bop, showcasing Jamal's mastery of the genre.

The album's tracklist is a veritable treasure trove of timeless classics, including 'We Kiss in a Shadow', 'Sweet and Lovely', and 'The Party's Over'. Jamal's interpretations of 'Love for Sale', 'Snow Fall', and 'Broadway' are equally compelling, while his renditions of 'Willow Weep for Me', 'Autumn Leaves', and 'Isn't It Romantic' demonstrate his profound understanding of the jazz tradition. The album's closing track, 'The Breeze and I', is a fitting conclusion to this aural journey.

With 'Alhambra', Ahmad Jamal invites you to indulge in a rich and satisfying musical experience, one that will appeal to fans of jazz and beyond. So sit back, relax, and let the sublime sounds of this album transport you to a world of elegance and refinement.

2020 ReUP2020 ReUP

Tracks

  1. We Kiss in a ShadowAhmad Jamal
  2. Sweet and LovelyAhmad Jamal
  3. The Party's OverAhmad Jamal
  4. Love for SaleAhmad Jamal
  5. Snow FallAhmad Jamal
  6. BroadwayAhmad Jamal
  7. Willow Weep for MeAhmad Jamal
  8. Autumn LeavesAhmad Jamal
  9. Isn't It RomanticAhmad Jamal
  10. The Breeze and IAhmad Jamal
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About Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal, a titan of American jazz, was a pianist, composer, and bandleader whose career spanned over six decades. Born in 1930, Jamal's journey began in Pittsburgh where he started playing professionally at the tender age of 11. His unique approach to jazz, which he often referred to as 'American Classical Music,' earned him a place among the greatest living jazz musicians. Jamal's breakthrough came with his iconic performances at Chicago's Pershing Lounge, which solidified his status as a master of cool jazz and hard bop. Throughout his life, Jamal's dedication to his craft was unwavering, and his contributions to music history were recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Grammy and the title of NEA Jazz Master. Based in Los Angeles until his passing in 2023 at the age of 92, Jamal's influence on jazz piano is as enduring as it is profound.

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