Ahmad Jamal - The Legendary OKEH Epic Recordings
Review by Rodrigo Lima
The Legendary OKEH Epic Recordings by Ahmad Jamal is a must-have for any jazz enthusiast. The album features some of Jamal's most iconic recordings, including "Poinciana" and "But Not For Me".
Jamal's piano playing is absolutely mesmerizing, and his band is equally impressive. The album showcases his ability to blend jazz with other genres, creating a truly unique sound.
The production quality of the recordings is top-notch, and the remastering has breathed new life into these classic tracks. The album is a testament to Jamal's incredible talent and his influence on the world of jazz.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Leaves | 2:39 | |
| Love for Sale | 8:30 | |
| Ahmad's Blues | 2:53 | |
| The Surrey With the Fringe On Top | 2:49 | |
| Something to Remember You By | 2:46 | |
| Billy Boy | 2:38 | |
| Something To Remember You By | 2:47 | |
| Squeeze Me | 3:49 | |
| Pavanne | 4:24 | |
| Perfidia | 3:54 | |
| A Gal In Calico | 2:34 | |
| They Can't Take That Away From Me | 2:57 | |
| It's Easy to Remember | 2:54 | |
| Don't Blame Me | 3:20 | |
| Rica Pulpa | 3:48 | |
| Aki and Ukthay | 3:5 | |
| Aki And Ukthay | 3:05 | |
| Crazy He Calls Me | 4:55 | |
| Old Devil Moon | 3:42 | |
| Black Beauty | 3:25 | |
| Love For Sale | 8:30 | |
| It's Easy To Remember | 2:54 | |
| The Donkey Serenade | 3:18 | |
| The Surrey With The Fringe On Top | 2:49 | |
| Will You Still Be Mine | 2:41 | |
| Ahmad's Blues | 2:54 | |
| Poinciana | 4:33 | |
| They Can't Take That Away from Me | 2:57 | |
| Don't Blame Me | 3:20 |
Video
Ahmad Jamal- Poinciana
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 5202372
- EK 93580
- 520237-2
- 88697569352
- EICP 539
- EPC 520237 2, 5202372001
Labels
- Legacy
- Epic, Legacy
- Columbia, Epic, Legacy, Sony Music
- Epic
Listen online
- lyssna på nätet
- online anhören
- lytte på nettet
- kuunnella verkossa
- ouvir online
- escuchar en línea
- online luisteren
- ascolta in linea
- écouter en ligne
Formats
- CD
- Compilation
- Remastered
- Album
- Mono
- Club Edition
- Mixed
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Columbia Studios, Chicago |
| Remixed At | Sony Music Studios, New York City |
| Remastered At | Sony Music Studios, New York City |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Sony BMG Music Entertainment |
| Copyright (c) | Sony BMG Music Entertainment |
| Manufactured By | Sony Music Japan International Inc. |
| Manufactured For | BMG Direct |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| A&R | Steve Berkowitz |
| Acoustic Bass | Eddie Calhoun (tracks: 1 to 6), Israel Crosby (tracks: 7 to 21) |
| Art Direction | Howard Fritzson |
| Compilation Producer | Seth Rothstein |
| Design | Randall Martin |
| Guitar | Ray Crawford |
| Mixed By | Mark Wilder |
| Mastered By | Mark Wilder |
| Photography By | Don Hustein |
| Piano | Ahmad Jamal |
| Product Manager | Lily Lew |
| Bass | Eddie Calhoun (tracks: 1-6), Israel Crosby (tracks: 7-21) |
| Remix | Mark Wilder |
| Engineer | Mark Wilder |
| Remastered By | Mark Wilder |
| Directed By | Seth Rothstein |
| Liner Notes | Nat Hentoff, Randy Weston |
| Management | Lily Lew |
Notes
- Tracks 1 & 2 recorded at Columbia Studios, Chicago on October 25, 1951.
- Tracks 3 to 6 recorded at Columbia Studios, Chicago on May 5, 1952.
- Tracks 7 to 21 recorded at Columbia's 30th Street Studios, Chicago on October 25, 1955.
- Tracks 1 to 6, 10, 14, 15, 17, 18; originally issued on The Piano Scene Of Ahmad Jamal
- EPIC LN 3631.
- Tracks 7 to 9, 11 to 13, 16, 19 to 21; originally issued on The Ahmad Jamal Trio - EPIC LN 3212
- © 2005 Sony BMG Music Entertainment / ℗ 2005 Sony BMG Music Entertainment
- Producer of original recordings unknown.
- Tracks 1-2 recorded at Columbia Studios, Chicago, IL, on October 25, 1951.
- Tracks 3-6 recorded at Columbia Studios, Chicago, IL, on May 5, 1952.
- Tracks 7-21 recorded at Columbia's 30th Street Studio, New York City on October 25, 1955.
- Tracks 1-2 recorded at Columbia Studios, Chicago on October 25, 1951.
- Tracks 3-6 recorded at Columbia Studios, Chicago on May 5, 1952.
- ℗ 2009 Sony Music Entertainment
- Made in the EU
- Tracks 1, 2 recorded at Columbia Studios, Chicago, IL, on October 25, 1951.
- Tracks 3 to 6 recorded at Columbia Studios, Chicago, IL, on May 5, 1952.
- Tracks 7 to 21 recorded at Columbia's 30th Street Studio, New York City on October 25, 1955.
- Tracks 1 to 6, 10, 14, 15, 17, 18: originally issued on The Piano Scene Of Ahmad Jamal - (EPIC LN 3631)
- Tracks 7 to 9, 11 to 13, 16, 19 to 21: originally issued on The Ahmad Jamal Trio - EPIC LN 3212
- In the booklet, track 21 is erroneously attributed to the EPIC LN 3631 instead of EPIC LN 3212
- Remix and Mastered using DSD Technology
- Made in Aiustria
Barcodes
- Barcode: 8 2796-93580-2 3
- Barcode: 5 099752 023721
- Barcode: 886975693528
- Rights Society: BIEM/GEMA
- Label Code: LC 00162
- Matrix / Runout: Sony DADC A0102240298-0101 15 A00
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L555
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 94K3
- Barcode: 4 547366 021899
- Matrix / Runout: PLA-48X 3
- Rights Society: Jasrac
- Matrix / Runout: 10A CTDP-120129 2
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L328
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 50EA
- Label Code: LC 00199
- Matrix / Runout: 5202372001 - 0101 11
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L551
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 9418
- Other (Printed on the outer circle of runout): Sony Music
About Ahmad Jamal
Highly influential American jazz pianist, bandleader and educator, born, 2 July 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as Frederick "Fritz" Russell Jones. He has used the name Ahmad Jamal since his conversion to Islam in the early 1950s.
Real Name
- Frederick Russell Jones
Name Vars
- A. Jamal
- A.Jamal
- Ahamd Jamal
- Ahmad Jahmal
- Ahmad Jamal's Alhambra
- Ahmas Jamal
- Ahmed Jamal
- Amahad Jamal
- Amhad Jamal
- H.Jamal
- Jahmad Amal
- Jamal
- Jamel
Summary by Rodrigo Lima
Comments
2023-04-13
Personnel: Ahmad Jamal (piano), Ray Crawford (guitar), Israel Crosby (bass)
2023-04-13
Easy listening pleasure. The pianist is tickling those keys like crazy.
2023-04-12
I love this song, thanks
2023-04-12
This is best version from the legend himself ??!
2023-04-11
Ahhhh so thats where Vulf got this !
2023-04-11
the lack of drums and the strumming of the guitar lends a very spaced out and dreamy vibe to this recording. Loving it.
2023-04-10
I never heard this version before.
2023-04-10
KRS brought me here
2023-04-09
One of my fondest memories of my dad, (who was a jazz drummer in the L.A. area), was listening to this tune on "Live at the Pershing" sitting with him and seeing it bring him to tears. This tune, THAT version, in THAT room, THAT night... Sublime. Check it out!
2023-04-08
Man what lovely jazz. I heard this first when it was sampled for that Sampa the great song. And it’s still great by itself.
2023-04-08
who plays here?
2023-04-08
I have listened to this song so many times but never heard this version until now, refreshing and totally nice vibe
2023-04-08
i prefer this version
2023-04-08
I have listened to all the versions I could find of Ahmad Jamal playing this . this is different and also very good. all of them are.. Poinciana is my favorite jazz selection. and my favorite performance is at Olympia Paris.
2023-04-08
Who the heck is playing guitar?
2023-04-07
This i dig
2023-04-06
wonderful piece of music
you gotta love jazz music
you gotta love jazz music
