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Ahmad Jamal - "Poinciana" (1958) ...
From "Live At The Pershing: But Not For Me" (1958)  Never get tired of this classic...I love the combination of Ahmad's playing,
Vernell Fournier's Drums, and Israel Crosby's bass... ,,, [Edited 3/4/09 20:48pm] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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I've got it myself. Good stuff. Regret not seeing him at the end of last year. | |
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audience1 said: I've got it myself. Good stuff. Regret not seeing him at the end of last year.
 I haven't seen him in awhile--(well, not since the mid-80's...)
Must have been kool to see this trio back in the day: Darn That Dream (Live) (1959) ... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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I gotta cop this | |
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I saw Mr. Jamal 2 years go at Jazz Showcase in Chicago. I searched U-Tube and no one has uploaded a standard that's among Jamal's repertoire, "And We Were Lovers". If you get a chance, check-it-out. [Edited 3/6/09 19:43pm] | |
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TD3 said: I saw Mr. Jamal 2 years go at Jazz Showcase in Chicago. I searched U-Tube an no one has upload a standard that's among his repertoire, "And We Were Lovers". If you get chance, check out. I thought that used to be up there....man, it seems like everything's gettin' yanked from youtube..... ... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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YES!
Ahmad Jamal is one of my all time favourite jazz pianists. I've seen him a few times. Brilliant, articulate, and plays with dynamics and bold accents. "He's a musician's musician..." |
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Giovanni777 said: YES!
Ahmad Jamal is one of my all time favourite jazz pianists. I've seen him a few times. Brilliant, articulate, and plays with dynamics and bold accents.  Ndeed!!!
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dilwithers said: Great article, and I agree with the writer---Thanks!!!! I love Ramsey Lewis's comment: "Everybody in Chicago loved Ahmad," Lewis recalls. "But I noticed, nationally, critics were slow to come around until Miles Davis came through town and made his remark about Ahmad being a major influence to him. Of course, at that point, all the reviewers and critics jumped on board. Musicians, we all looked at each other and said, 'Well, they're late, but at least they caught the train.' " ... [Edited 3/6/09 7:40am] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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dilwithers said: Oh yeah, great article.  Mr. Evans was always quick to acknowledge Mr. Jamal impacted on how he played and thought about those keys on the piano.
P.S. I tried to download Jamal, "And We Were Lovers" but it was blocked by U-tube. I going to try something else and see if I can get it up. | |
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TD3 said: dilwithers said: Oh yeah, great article. Mr. Evans was always quick to acknowledge Mr. Jamal impacted on how he played and thought about those keys on the piano.
P.S. I tried to download Jamal, "And We Were Lovers" but it was blocked by U-tube. I'm going to try something else and see if I can get it up. Here we go...
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I absolutely adore Jamal and what he brought to his music. I love how he can take even the most mundane standards and make them his own, vibrant creations. "Autumn Leaves" is generally pretty bland, but he completely transforms it into something incredible. | |
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...A relatively recent live version A few variations... ...Johnny Mathis ...MFSB ...The Four Freshman (I remember you posting this one before) tA  Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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Nice. A lot of big name artists over the years have cited him as a major influence, though I never got around to checking him out myself. Might have to now after hearing this. Thanks! Toejam @ Peach & Black Podcast: http://peachandblack.podbean.com
Toejam's band "Cheap Fakes": http://cheapfakes.com.au, http://www.facebook.com/cheapfakes Toejam the solo artist: http://www.youtube.com/scottbignell | |
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Paligap.....you are one of the most diverse cats on here. And I thank you for that! I was wonderin' if anyone was gonna put MFSB's version on here. Good stuff man! Good stuff. I will do today what you won't, so tomorrow I can do what you can't. | |
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theAudience said: ...A relatively recent live version A few variations... ...Johnny Mathis ...MFSB ...The Four Freshman (I remember you posting this one before) Thanx for the varaiations -- Love the tune, and it's many different interpretations ...
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TD3 said: TD3 said: Oh yeah, great article. Mr. Evans was always quick to acknowledge Mr. Jamal impacted on how he played and thought about those keys on the piano.
P.S. I tried to download Jamal, "And We Were Lovers" but it was blocked by U-tube. I'm going to try something else and see if I can get it up. Here we go...
You Got It!!! Thanks for the upload!!!
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