Name: The Awakening
Brand: Ahmad Jamal

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imp12262

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Limited edition

Release date

2010-07-19

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Universal

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Ahmad Jamal

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Jazz

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Ahmad Jamal was an influential American jazz pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator. Born on July 2, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he later changed his name to Ahmad Jamal in the early 1950s. With a career spanning several decades, Jamal made significant contributions to the world of jazz music.
Known for his innovative style and unique approach to improvisation, Ahmad Jamal's music captivated audiences around the globe. His compositions showcased a blend of traditional jazz elements with modern influences, creating a distinct sound that set him apart from his contemporaries.
In addition to his musical talents, Ahmad Jamal was also an accomplished bandleader and educator. He led various ensembles throughout his career and mentored numerous aspiring musicians. His dedication to sharing his knowledge and passion for jazz helped shape the next generation of artists.

if there was ever a man that never received the credit he deserved, that man was ahmad jamal. jamal played jazz piano differently from everyone else. he had the classical chops to play all over the place and use his jazz knowledge to run across the piano with all kinds of different scales, but jamal was smarter than that. he knew that 32nd note runs for 8 minutes straight would get boring and tiring. he used space and silence so well that it inspired much of miles davis%u2019 playing. however, the world gives davis the credit for revolutionizing that style of playing. the general public doesn%u2019t even list jamal in the top ten jazz pianists of all time. obviously, that means nothing to jamal, as displayed in his track title i love music. that%u2019s really all that matters, and that mindset shines through brilliantly on the awakening.

The Awakening

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