Ahmad Jamal - Le essenze di Ahmad Jamal (2006)

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Label: Material acompanhante da revista MuzicaJAZZ (MJCD 1181) | Release date 2006

A sorely underexposed figure and a major influence on Miles Davis, pianist Ahmad Jamal isn't generally ranked among the all-time giants of jazz, but he impressed fellow musicians and record buyers alike with his innovative, minimalist approach. Jamal's manipulations of space and silence, tension and release, and dynamics all broke new ground, and had an impact far beyond Jamal's favored piano trio format. As an arranger, Jamal made the most of his small-group settings by thinking of them in orchestral terms: using his trademark devices to create contrast and dramatic effect, and allowing the rhythm section a great deal of independence in its interplay. Nonetheless, his ensembles were always tightly focused as well, following their leader through sudden changes in tempo or time signature, and often carrying the main riff of a tune. Jamal's own playing was a model of economy; because he didn't overwhelm listeners with his technique, his flashes of virtuosity had significantly more impact. His lines were spare and light, yet melodically and harmonically inventive, and driven by complex left-hand chord voicings that broke with Bud Powell's right-hand emphasis. A chamber-like sensibility and a classical formality permeated much of his playing, yet he swung like a jazzman without fail. Miles Davis greatly admired him, borrowing liberally from his repertoire and arrangements, and encouraging his pianist Red Garland to imitate Jamal's playing as closely as possible; additionally, Jamal's concepts of space and subtlety greatly affected Davis in his own right, both as a soloist and as a bandleader who (as it's often put) let the music breathe.

01. Poinciana (4:34)

02. A Gal in Calico (2:35)

03. Billy Boy (2:40)

04. How deep is the ocean (10:16)

05. I don't wanna be kissed (3:28)

06. Devil's in my den (4:57)

07. The surrey with the fringe on top (2:51)

08. Milan (4:29)

09. Perfidia (3:40)

10. Love for sale (8:30)

11. New rhumba (4:41)

12. Pavanne (4:25)

13. Old devil moon (3:44)

14. Autumn leaves (6:56)

15. Poinciana (8:26)

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