2025 press.
Ahmad Jamal in full command, The Essence, Vol 1 finds the legendary pianist stretching out with elegance, space, and that signature rhythmic patience. It’s smooth but never bland, cool but never cold, and the band interplay is just ridiculous. The kind of record that makes you wonder why you ever settled for background jazz playlists.
Styles: jazz, modal jazz, cool jazz, live improvisation, spiritual leanings.
