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Performer: Ahmad Jamal
Engineer: Joe Jorgensen; Joe Jorgenson; Joe Jorgensen
Producer: Ahmad Jamal; Laura Hess-Hay; Ahmad Jamal; Laura Hess-Hay
Distributor: Gotham Distributing Corp.

Notes: Personnel: Ahmad Jamal (piano); James Cammack (bass); Herlin Riley (drums); Manola Badrena (percussion). Recorded at Skyline Studios, New York on February 1, 1986. Personnel: Ahmad Jamal (piano); Herlin Riley (drums); Manolo Badrena (percussion). Recording information: Skyline Studios, New York, NY (02/01/1986-02/02/1986). Photographer: Roy Volkman. Few of pianist Ahmad Jamal's many recordings are not worth picking up, and this effort for Atlantic boasts some fresh material and fine playing. Jamal (joined by bassist James Cammack, drummer Herlin Riley, and percussionist Manolo Badrena) performs seven of his little-known originals and the obscure "Yellow Fellow." The close musical communication by the players is, as always, the main reason to acquire this release. ~ Scott Yanow

With his spare, subtle swing, pianist Ahmad Jamal is an important figure in both mainstream and post-bop jazz. The commercial success of his 1950s trio recordings made important inroads for jazz. His influence on Miles Davis was acknowledged by the trumpeter himself, who recorded many tunes from Jamal's repertoire. Incredibly, Jamal maintained his verve and artistic relevance all the way into the 21st century, long after many of his contemporaries had passed on.

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