8:30 jazz podcast #75 Ahmad Jamal Essentials

About this episode

The episode celebrates Ahmad Jamal's musical journey and influence in jazz.

We celebrate Ahmad Jamal by following his sound from a 1958 Chicago club recording to later-era gems and a 2012 “Ponciana” performance in Paris. We focus on his signature use of space, the trio’s feel, and why his touch influenced generations of jazz musicians. • the backstory of “Ponciana” and the Pershing Hotel recording • how Jamal uses space and why Miles Davis admired it • “New Rumba” and Jamal’s connection to the Miles repertoire • a jump to later recordings and ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins, Ray The Jazzman

Topics covered

• Ahmad Jamal
• jazz history
• musical influence
• Chicago jazz
• performance analysis

Keywords

• Ahmad Jamal
• Ponciana
• Miles Davis
• Chicago club recording
• jazz trio
• musical space
• New Rumba

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pershing Hotel

Books & works: Ponciana

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