This 1959 collection showcases Ahmad Jamal's signature touch and his masterful trio, capturing a moment of artistic evolution just before their breakthrough live recordings.
- The album was recorded on July 21-22, 1959, at theAAA Studios in New York City.
- The sessions featured Ahmad Jamal on piano, Israel Crosby on bass, and Vernell Fournier on drums.
- Released on the Chess Records subsidiary Archive, the album was one of several that explored Jamal's evolving sound in the late 1950s.
Ahmad Jamal is a pianist and composer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, known for his dynamic, chordal improvisations and his highly interactive trio. In 1959, Jamal was at a pivotal moment in his career, with the recent success of "But Not for Me" and the burgeoning popularity of his interpretive, melodic approach to jazz piano.
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