Ahmad Jamal: The Awakening (Verve By Request Series) LP Catalogue Number:B003667801 The alto saxophonist was a

The alto saxophonist was a member of Davis' band at the time and the depth of their musical camaraderie lifts this session up to rarefied heights throughout

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The string ensemble wears all of conductor / arranger Richard Evans soulful fingerprints

The two sessions were later combined for the 12” release The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson

Ahmad Jamal: The Awakening (Verve By Request Series) LP Catalogue Number:B003667801 The alto saxophonist was aImpulse!, 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