Released 1995 Label Polydor Records | Length 55:02 Release date 1995 | |
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Recorded October 30–31, 1994 and February 6–7, 1995 The Essence Part One(1995) Big Byrd The Essence Part 2(1995) Similar Big Byrd: The Essence, Nature: The Essence, I Remember Duke - Ho, In Search of Momentum, Digital Works |
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.
- "Flight" – 6:29
- "Toulouse" – 6:55
- "The Essence" – 10:10
- "Lover Man" (Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, James Sherman) – 5:45
- "Catalina" – 6:40
- "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prévert) – 6:56
- "Street of Dreams" (Sam M. Lewis, Victor Young) – 5:33
- "Bahia" (Ary Barroso) – 6:34
Personnel
Songs
1Flight6:32
2Toulouse6:56
3The Essence10:14
References
The Essence Part One Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA