Ahmad Jamal: The Awakening (Verve By Request Series) LP jazz-samba Let's Face The Music And

Let's Face The Music And Dance

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Ahmad Jamal: The Awakening (Verve By Request Series) LP jazz-samba Let's Face The Music AndImpulse!, 1970 By 1970, pianist Ahmad Jamal's playing had moved on from his 1950s style, becoming more adventurous while still retaining his signature elegance. On The Awakening, he demonstrates his questing imagination to magnificent effect. His two originals the title track and Patterns show his mastery of free flowing melodicism and a lightly swinging touch. And on a handful of standards including Herbie Hancocks Dolphin Dance and a stripped back