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Contents: A musician's musician highly praised by Miles Davis. Having started his career in the 1950s and accumulating a 70-year career until receiving a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017, this recording captures his performance at a music industry convention showcase in 1981, when he gained popularity with a more pop-oriented sound, featuring Gary Burton (vibe) as a guest. This is the first Japanese CD release in 36 years, since 1987. [Track Listing] 1. Introduction 2. Carnival Morning 3. One 4. Bogata 5. Tones for Jones Bones 6. Autumn Leaves Ahmad Jamal/piano, Sub Adeyola/bass, Peyton Crossley/drums, Gary Burton/vibe (3, 4, 6) Recorded: January 26, 1981, Palm Beach Casino, Cannes Media Reviews and More Ahmad Jamal, the legendary pianist who passed away on April 16 at the age of 92. He began his career in the 1950s and built a 70-year career until receiving a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. This is a recording of his performance at a music industry convention showcase in 1981, when he gained popularity for his more traditional style than pop music, with Gary Burton as a guest. This is the first release of this album on CD in Japan in 36 years, since 1987. (C)RS
