The Roar of the Greasepaint explained

The Roar of the Greasepaint
Type:	Album
Artist:	Ahmad Jamal
Cover:	The Roar of the Greasepaint (album).jpg
Released:	1965
Recorded:	February 24–25, 1965
Studio:	Nola Penthouse Studio, New York
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	34:16
Label:	Argo LPS-751
Producer:	Esmond Edwards
Chronology:	Ahmad Jamal
Prev Title:	Naked City Theme
Prev Year:	1964
Next Title:	Extensions
Next Year:	1965

The Roar of the Greasepaint is an album by American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal featuring performances of tunes from the musical, The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd recorded in 1965 and released on the Argo label.^[1]

Critical reception

AllMusic awarded the album 2 stars.^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley

1. "Look at That Face" 2:56
2. "Where Would You Be Without Me?" – 2:52
3. "It Isn't Enough" – 3:25
4. "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)" – 2:58
5. "Sweet Beginning" – 3:11
6. "The Dream" – 2:25
7. "Feeling Good" – 2:56
8. "My First Love Song" – 4:21
9. "A Wonderful Day Like Today" – 2:39
10. "That's What It Is To Be Young" 3:31
11. "That Beautiful Land" – 3:02

Personnel

• Ahmad Jamal – piano
• Jamil Nasser – bass
• Chuck Lampkin – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.ahmadjamal.net/Discography_Ahmad_Jamal.html Ahmad Jamal discography
2. http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-roar-of-the-greasepaint-r154793 Allmusic Review