The Essence Part One Explained

The Essence Part One
Type:	Album
Artist:	Ahmad Jamal
Cover:	The Essence Part One.jpg
Released:	1995
Recorded:	October 30–31, 1994 and February 6–7, 1995
Studio:	Studio Marcadet, La Plaine Saint Denis, France and Clinton Recording Studios, New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	55:02
Label:	Birdology 529327-2
Chronology:	Ahmad Jamal
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The Essence Part One is an album by the American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal, containing performances recorded in Paris in 1994 and New York City in 1995. It was released on the Birdology label in 1995.^[1]

Critical reception

Richard S. Ginell, in his review for AllMusic, states: "This absorbing collection is a testament to the continuing ability of Ahmad Jamal to startle and engage jazz listeners."^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Ahmad Jamal unless noted.

1. "Flight" – 6:29
2. "Toulouse" – 6:55
3. "The Essence" – 10:10
4. "Lover Man" (Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, James Sherman) – 5:45
5. "Catalina" – 6:40
6. "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prévert) – 6:56
7. "Street of Dreams" (Sam M. Lewis, Victor Young) – 5:33
8. "Bahia" (Ary Barroso) – 6:34

Personnel

• Ahmad Jamal – piano
• James Cammack – bass (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8)
• Jamil Nasser – bass (tracks 3 & 6)
  • Idris Muhammad – drums Manolo Badrena – percussion
• George Coleman – tenor saxophone (tracks 3 & 6)

Notes and References

1. http://www.ahmadjamal.net/Discography_Ahmad_Jamal.html Ahmad Jamal discography
2. Ginell, R. S. Allmusic Review accessed May 28, 2012