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Ahmad Jamal

Besides topping the charts in the 1950s, Ahmad Jamal's piano trio recordings had a profound influence on the music of Miles Davis. Geoffrey Smith explores a relationship that surprised the critics.

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Sun 14 Jul 2019 00:00
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Music Played

  • Charlie Parker's Reboppers

    A Gal in Calico

    Composer: Robin, Schwartz Performers: Miles Davis, t; Red Garland p; Oscar Pettiford, b; Philly Joe Jones, d. June 1955

    • The Musings of Miles.
    • Prestige.
    • OJCCD0042 (1); Tr.4.

  • Ahmad Jamal

    A Gal in Calico

    Composer: Robin, Schwartz Performers: Ahmad Jamal, p; Ray Crawford, g; Eddie Calhoun, b. May 1952

    • The Quintessence.
    • Fremeaux & Associes.
    • FA 289; D1, Tr.1.

  • Ahmad Jamal

    I Get a Kick Out of You

    Composer: Porter Performers: Ahmad Jamal, p; Ray Crawford, g; Israel Crosby, b. May 1955

    • The Quintessence.
    • Fremeaux & Associes.
    • FA 289; D1, Tr.6.

  • Ahmad Jamal

    New Rhumba

    Composer: Jamal, Burton Performers: Ahmad Jamal, p; Ray Crawford, g; Israel Crosby, b. May 1955

    • The Quintessence.
    • Fremeaux & Associes.
    • FA 289; D1, TR. 4.

  • Charlie Parker's Reboppers

    New Rhumba

    Composer: Jamal Performers: Miles Davis, flugelhorn; James T Jordan, Ernest Royal, Bernie Glow, John Carisi, Louis Mucci, t; Willie Ruff, Tony Miranda, horn; Jimmy Cleveland, Frank Rehak, Joe Bennett, tb; Bill Barber, tu; Lee Konitz, as; Danny Bank, bcl; Romeo Penque, Sid Cooper, fl, cl; Paul Chambers, b; Art Taylor Sn, d. May 1957

    • Miles Ahead.
    • CBS.
    • 460606 2, TR. 7.

  • Red Garland

    Billy Boy

    Composer: Trad Performers: Red Garland, p; Paul Chambers, b; Philly Joe Jones, d. February or March 1958

    • Milestones.
    • CBS.
    • 460827 2. Tr.5.

  • Ahmad Jamal

    Billy Boy

    Composer: Trad Performers: Ahmad Jamal, p; Israel Crosby, b; Vernell Fournier, d. 1958

    • The Quintessence.
    • Fremeaux & Associes.
    • FA 289; D1; Tr.13.

  • Charlie Parker's Reboppers

    It Could Happen to You

    Composer: Van Heusen, Burke Performers: Miles Davis, t: John Coltrane, ts; Red Garland, p; Paul Chambers, b; Joe Jones, d. May 1956

    • The Miles David Quintet: The Legendary Prestige Quintet Sessions.
    • Prestige.
    • PRCD4-4444-2. D2, Tr.1.

  • Ahmad Jamal

    It Could Happen to You

    Composer: Van Heusen, Burke Performers: Ahmad Jamal, p; Israel Crosby, b; Vernell Fournier, d. September 1958

    • The Quintessence.
    • Fremeaux & Associes.
    • FA 289; D1, Tr.19.

  • Ahmad Jamal

    Music Music Music

    Composer: Baum, Weiss Performers: Ahmad Jamal, p; Israel Crosby, b; Vernell Fournier, d. 1958

    • The Quintessence.
    • Fremeaux & Associes.
    • FA 289; D1, Tr.10.

  • Ahmad Jamal

    Poinciana

    Composer: Bernier, Simon Performers: Ahmad Jamal, p; Israel Crosby, b; Vernell Fournier, d. 1958

    • The Quintessence.
    • Fremeaux & Associes.
    • FA 289; D1, Tr. 11.

  • Ahmad Jamal

    Blue Moon

    Composer: Rogers, Hart Performers: Ahmad Jamal, p; Manolo Badrena, perc; Reginald Veal, b; Herlin Riley, d. October 2011

    • Blue Moon.
    • Jazz Village.
    • JV 570024.25. Tr.2.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 24 Feb 2013 00:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
  • Sun 14 Jul 2019 00:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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