Ahmad Jamal - Jamal At The Penthouse [CD New] 8436028694631

• 2 ORIGINAL ALBUMS ON 1 CD• INCLUDES 2 BONUS TRACKSThis release compiles the long unavailable complete LP Jamal at the Penthouse (Argo LP646), which in spite of its title, contains a tighly arranged studio session by the classic Jamal trio plus a string orchestra. As a bonus, another complete Argo LP by Jamal: Count ‘Em 88 (Argo LP610), as well as trio versions of Ahmad's Blues and Seleritus, the two Jamal compositions from Jamal at the Penthouse.PERSONNEL:[1-9] JAMAL AT THE PENTHOUSEAHMAD JAMAL, pianoISRAEL CROSBY, bassVERNELL FOURNIER, drums.Plus String Orchestra conducted and arranged by JOE KENNEDY.New York, February 27-28, 1959.[10-19] BONUS ALBUM: COUNT 'EM 88AHMAD JAMAL, pianoISRAEL CROSBY, bassWALTER PERKINS, drumsChicago, September 27 & October 4, 1956.[20-21] BONUS TRACKS:(20) Ahmad Jamal (p), Ray Crawford (g) Eddie Calhoun (b). Chicago, May 5, 1952.(21) Ahmad Jamal (p), Israel Crosby (b), Vernell Fournier (d). Spotlite Club, Washington, September 6, 1958.TRACKS:01. Comme Ci, Comme Ça02. Ivy03. Never Never Land04. Tangerine05. Ahmad's Blues06. Seleritus07. I Like To Recognize The Tune08. I'm Alone With You09 Sophisticated Gentleman10. Volga Boatman11. On Green Dolphin Street12. How About You?13. I Just Can't See For Lookin'14. Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year15. Beat Out One16. Maryam17. Easy To Remember18. Jim Loves Sue19. I Wish Knew20. Ahmad's Blues [Trio Version] **21. Seleritus [Trio] **TOTAL TIME 74:09 Min