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This release compiles all known 1962 performances by the celebrated Ahmad
Jamal Trio with Israel Crosby and Vernel Fournier at the Blackhawk club in San
Francisco. This material was originally issued on the LP, Ahmad Jamal at the
Blackhawk (Argo LPS-703). Nine extra tunes from the engagement, that were not
issued on the original LP, have been added. This formation of Jamal's trio, so
admired by Miles Davis, ended midway through 1962 following the death of its
bassist, Israel Crosby.
"This is the group that so dazzled Miles Davis with its use of space and lyricism.
Contained here are the legendary Live at the Blackhawk performances. Notable
Jamal renditions of standards, such as 'Angel Eyes,' 'Falling in Love with Love,' and
'On Green Dolphin Street' are all here, making this the defnitive Jamal of the early
'60s, and easily his fnest live offering. Sound is warm, spacious, and full, and the
entire proceeding is beautifully assembled." - Thom Jurek
Tracklist
Medley: I'll Take Romance/My Funny Valentine / Like Someone In Love /
Falling In Love With Love / The Best Thing For You / April In Paris / The Second
Time Around / We Live In Two Different Worlds / Night Mist Blues / Darn That
Dream / On Green Dolphin Street / Like Someone In Love [alternative Version 1] /
The Second Time Around [alternative Version 1] / Angel Eyes / Medley: Alone
Together / Love Walked In / Smoke Gets In Your Eyes / I'm Old Fashioned / We
Kiss In A Shadow / The Second Time Around [alternative Version 2] / Like
Someone In Love [alternative Version 2]