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Personnel: Ahmad Jamal (piano); Ahmad Jamal; Israel Crosby (bass instrument); Ray Crawford (guitar).
Liner Note Author: Herbert Lust.
Recording information: Chicago, IL (05/23/1955).
This album is unusual in two ways. Because pianist Ahmad Jamal would soon become famous for his piano/bass/drums trios, it is often forgotten that, up until 1956, his group consisted of bassist Israel Crosby and guitarist Ray Crawford. Crawford's percussive hitting of his guitar would soon be utilized by Herb Ellis in Oscar Peterson's Trio. And, although it is know that Miles Davis listened closely to Jamal and often "borrowed" his repertoire, few probably realize that Gil Evans based some of his famous arrangements on Jamal's interpretations. A comparison of "New Rumba" and "Medley" (which is really "I Don't Want To Be Kissed") on this album with Evans' version for Miles Ahead in 1957 sounds nearly identical despite the very different personnel. It is a pity that Jamal would soon change his group's instrumentation since his communication with Crawford and Crosby (heard here on such tunes as "A Foggy Day," "All of You," "I Get a Kick out of You" and "Spring Is Here") was often magical, but he would soon gain great popularity with the upcoming guitarless trio (which was just as telepathic). ~ Scott Yanow
Verve should be endlessly praised for reissuing superb albums like Ahmad Jamal's CHAMBER MUSIC OF THE NEW JAZZ on CD, bringing them back into commercial circulation so that jazz fans old and new can experience (or re-experience) their splendor. While the set list of 1955's CHAMBER MUSIC may appear standard, with treatments of "It Ain't Necessarily So" and "A Foggy Day" (Jamal's fine original "New Rumba" is the exception), there is nothing "standard" about this excellent session, in conception, sound, or execution.
Both "chamber music" and "the new jazz" are appropriate appellations. The simultaneously stark/lush trio format--which features Jamal's piano in deep conversation with Israel Crosby's bass and Ray Crawford's guitar--gives the music a cerebral, floating feel. (Oddly enough, the drummerless background actually highlights the rhythmic intensity of each musician's playing--especially Crawford's pizzicato guitar work). The music also differentiates itself from the hard bop of the time in managing to merge advanced, complex playing with an exquisite sensitivity to dynamics and delicacy of mood. On each of these nine compositions, the musicians play with understated intensity, often using space as a rhythmic element (as on the interlude to "Darn That Dream").
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Category Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Jazz Instrument, Piano, Enhanced CD
Label GRP
Orig Year 1955
All Time Sales Rank   7432  
CD Universe Part number 6768968
Catalog number 000268202
Discs 1
Release Date Sep 14, 2004
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo n/a
Producer Dave Usher
Personnel Ahmad Jamal - piano
Ray Crawford - guitar
Israel Crosby - bass instrument
Additional Info Reissue; Remastered; Digipak
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.New Rhumba$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Foggy Day, A$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.All of You$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.It Ain't Necessarily So$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.I Don't Wanna Be Kissed (By Anyone But You)$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.I Get a Kick Out of You$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Jeff$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Darn That Dream$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Spring Is Here$0.99

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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

5 stars Great trio jazz in the order of the Nat Cole
Anyone who love's great classic jazz tio music will love this date. Being a fan of the Nat King Cole trio and a jazz guitar lover, I couldn't pass this one up because it features Ray Crawford on guitar and his material is tough to come by. In addition, Ahmad Jamal's playing on this date is just superbly melodic and improvisational. The group consisting of piano, bass and guitar performs on such a high level!
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5 stars A "must have " record.
It's not often an artist can mix the avante garde with the popular but Ahmad Jamal succeeds with stunning effect. How come this fella is not mentioned with all the other jazz greats?. This album is a must have for Jamal's version of "It Ain't Necessarily So" alone. Miles Davis is reputed to have once said he lives for Ahmad Jamal's next recording. Now I know why.
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