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Released
  
1995

Artist
  
Ahmad Jamal

Label
  
Polydor Records

Length
  
55:02

Release date
  
1995

Genre
  
Jazz

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Recorded
  
October 30–31, 1994 and February 6–7, 1995

Studio
  
Studio Marcadet, La Plaine Saint Denis, France and Clinton Recording Studios, New York City

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The Essence Part One is an album by American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal featuring performances recorded in Paris in 1994 and New York in 1995 and released on the Birdology label.

Contents

Critical reception

Richard S. Ginell, in his review for Allmusic, states: "This absorbing collection is a testament to the continuing ability of Ahmad Jamal to startle and engage jazz listeners".

Track listing

All compositions by Ahmad Jamal unless noted.

  1. "Flight" – 6:29
  2. "Toulouse" – 6:55
  3. "The Essence" – 10:10
  4. "Lover Man" (Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, James Sherman) – 5:45
  5. "Catalina" – 6:40
  6. "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prévert) – 6:56
  7. "Street of Dreams" (Sam M. Lewis, Victor Young) – 5:33
  8. "Bahia" (Ary Barroso) – 6:34

Personnel

  • Ahmad Jamal – piano
  • James Cammack – bass (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8)
  • Jamil Nasser – bass (tracks 3 & 6)
  • Idris Muhammad – drums
  • Manolo Badrena – percussion
  • George Coleman – tenor saxophone (tracks 3 & 6)

    • Songs

    1Flight6:32
    2Toulouse6:56
    3The Essence10:14

    References

    The Essence Part One Wikipedia
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