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 ...
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