Jamal at the Penthouse

Performer: Ahmad Jamal
Distributor: Intermusic

Notes: Personnel: Ahmad Jamal (piano); Leo Kruczek, George Brown , Seymour Miroff, Lucien Schmit, Felix Orlewitz, Al Rudnitsky, Sylvan Shulman, Bertrand Hirsch, Isadore Zir, Bernard Eichebaum, Alexander Cores, David Soyer, Harry Katzman, Gene Orloff, Harry Lookofsky (violin, viola, cello); Vernel Fournier (drums). Liner Note Authors: Malcolm Mint; Dick Martin. Recording information: Chicago (02/27/1959-02/28/1959); New York (02/27/1959-02/28/1959); Spotlite Club, Washington (02/27/1959-02/28/1959); Chicago (05/05/1952); New York (05/05/1952); Spotlite Club, Washington (05/05/1952); Chicago (09/06/1958); New York (09/06/1958); Spotlite Club, Washington (09/06/1958); Chicago (09/27/1956); New York (09/27/1956); Spotlite Club, Washington (09/27/1956); Chicago (10/04/1956); New York (10/04/1956); Spotlite Club, Washington (10/04/1956). This LP was a change of pace for pianist Ahmad Jamal, whose trio (with bassist Israel Crosby and drummer Vernell Fournier) is joined by a 15-piece string section arranged and conducted by Joe Kennedy. The interpretations are generally pretty, but with enough variety to hold one's interest. Among the nine selections are Hoagy Carmichael's "Ivy," "Tangerine," "Ahmad's Blues" and "I Like to Recognize the Tune." ~ 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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