The Ahmad Jamal Trio - The Awakening
Piano – Ahmad Jamal [click here to see more vinyl featuring Ahmad Jamal]
Bass – Jamil Nasser
Drums – Frank Gant
Written by Ahmad Jamal (A1, A3), Emil Boyd (A2), Hale Smith (A2), Herbie Hancock (B1), H. Warren (B2), J. Young (B2), M. Dixon (B2), Oliver Nelson (B3), Antonio Carlos Jobim (B4)
1 LP, gatefold jacket
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Third Man Pressing in Detroit, Michigan
Label : Verve by Request Series
Original Label : Impulse
Recorded at Plaza Sound Studios, New York City, February 2 and 3, 1970.
Engineered by George Sawtelle
Produced by Ed Michel
Reissue produced by Ken Druker
Lacquer cut by Kevin Reeves at East Iris Studios, Nashville, TN
Design by George S. Whiteman
Liner Notes by Leonard Feather
Photography by Chuck Stewart
Originally released in 1970
Reissued in April 2023
Tracks:
Side A:
- The Awakening
- I Love Music
- Patterns
Side B:
- Dolphin Dance
- You're My Everything
- Stolen Moments
- Wave
Reviews
“By 1970, pianist Ahmad Jamal's style had changed a bit since the 1950s, becoming denser and more adventurous while still retaining his musical identity. With bassist Jamil Nasser (whose double-timing lines are sometimes furious) and drummer Frank Gant, Jamal performs two originals (playing over a vamp on "Patterns"), the obscure "I Love Music," and four jazz standards. These are intriguing performances showing that Ahmad Jamal was continuing to evolve.” AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4 / 5 , Discogs : 4.42 / 5