Ahmad Jamal - Ballades

Double LP

At the age of 88, composer and legendary jazz musician Ahmad Jamal presents Ballades, an album that sees him returning to his roots in a transcendent journey. Jamal comes from the closely-knit club of the great masters of jazz. That is why, in the manner of Coltrane and Miles, he goes back to his past as a way to overcome it.

At its heart, Ballades is a solo piano album — something Jamal has never done before (double-bass player James Cammack is featured on three tracks). The music is art in its purest form, ranging from the iconic 'Poinciana' to the symbolic 'Marseille.' Ballades is a new masterpiece in this artist's long and distinguished career.

Side 1

Marseille

Because I Love You

I Should Care

Side 2

Poinciana

Land of Dreams

What's New

Side 3

So Rare

Whisperings

Side 4

Spring is Here / Your Story

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Customer Reviews (5.00 Stars) 1 person(s) rated this product.

wonderful posted on 04/02/2023 5 Stars wonderful playing by a recently lost master. equally wonderful recording of a wonderful instrument. this recording rivals anything i've heard that rates a TAS review. The price is a real value. after hearing this record, a $40 price tag wouldn't have surprised me.

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