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Contents: ?sListen to Ahmad Jamal?t [Japan Exclusive Release] [SHM-CD Specification] Reissue of rare albums from the Argo Records era of pianist Ahmad Jamal (born July 2, 1930, died April 16, 2023). Based in Chicago, he primarily performed with a trio, and his unique sense of rhythm and touch is known to have influenced Miles Davis. In addition, in later years, he was quick to recognize the talent of the then-unknown Hiromi Uehara while she was a student at Berklee College of Music, and helped her debut with Telarc. This reissue focuses on albums from the mid-1950s to early 1960s, primarily featuring the trio formation during the time when the late, brilliant bassist Israel Crosby was a member. Four of the ten titles are being released on CD in Japan for the first time. All titles are being released on SHM-CD for the first time. This is a chamber music-like album featuring the regular trio accompanied by a 15-piece string section conducted by Joe Kennedy. An elegant sound where sophisticated strings and cool piano blend together.
Ahmad Jamal (p) Israel Crosby (b) Vernell Fornia (ds) Joe Kennedy (arr, cond) 15 Strings Recorded February 22-28, 1959 at Nora's Penthouse Studio, New York Media Reviews etc. A chamber music-like album featuring the regular trio accompanied by a 15-piece string section conducted by Joe Kennedy. An elegant sound where sophisticated strings and cool piano blend together. (C)RS
