Complete Live at the Spotlight Club 1958
Ahmad Jamal · 2007
106 min · 28 tracks · post-bop · hard bop · cool jazz
A vibrant exploration of cool jazz, blending intricate melodies with rhythmic sophistication and improvisational flair.
Complete Live at the Spotlight Club 1958 is an album by Ahmad Jamal, released in 2007. A vibrant exploration of cool jazz, blending intricate melodies with rhythmic sophistication and improvisational flair. This album is notable for its historical significance, capturing Jamal's dynamic live performance and showcasing his role in the evolution of jazz during a pivotal era. The recordings reflect the essence of the jazz scene of the late 1950s and have been praised for their authenticity and quality, contributing to Jamal's enduring legacy in jazz history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Complete Live at the Spotlight Club 1958 sound like?
A vibrant exploration of cool jazz, blending intricate melodies with rhythmic sophistication and improvisational flair. Rooted in post-bop and hard bop.
What makes Complete Live at the Spotlight Club 1958 by Ahmad Jamal notable?
This album is notable for its historical significance, capturing Jamal's dynamic live performance and showcasing his role in the evolution of jazz during a pivotal era. The recordings reflect the essence of the jazz scene of the late 1950s and have been praised for their authenticity and quality, contributing to Jamal's enduring legacy in jazz history. By the time 'Complete Live at the Spotlight Club 1958' was released in 2007, Ahmad Jamal was already a respected figure in jazz, known for his innovative piano style. This album serves as a retrospective, showcasing a significant live performance from his earlier career in the late 1950s, a period when he was establishing his unique sound that influenced numerous jazz musicians.
How many songs are on Complete Live at the Spotlight Club 1958?
Complete Live at the Spotlight Club 1958 has 28 tracks, running approximately 106 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Ahmad’s Blues 4:04
- 2 It Could Happen to You 4:17
- 3 I Wish I Knew Standout 3:45
- 4 Autumn Leaves Standout 7:39
- 5 Stompin’ at the Savoy Standout 4:15
- 6 Cheek to Cheek 4:47
- 7 The Girl Next Door 3:26
- 8 Secret Love 3:52
- 9 Squatty Roo 2:19
- 10 Taboo 4:01
- 11 Autumn in New York 3:18
- 12 A Gal in Calico 4:44
- 13 That’s All 2:38
- 14 Should I? 3:41
Disc 2
- 1 Seleritus 3:13
- 2 Let’s Fall in Love 5:09
- 3 This Can’t Be Love 5:12
- 4 Ole Devil Moon 3:56
- 5 Ivy 3:08
- 6 Tater Pie 3:07
- 7 Aki and Ukthay (Brother and Sister) 3:16
- 8 You Don’t Know What Love Is 3:30
- 9 I Didn’t Know What Time It Was 4:35
- 10 So Beats My Heart for You 3:42
- 11 Our Delight 3:00
- 12 Soft Winds (studio) 3:22
- 13 Secret Love (studio) 2:50
- 14 Taking a Chance on Love (studio) 1:52
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