Miles Davis was already a great admirer and fan of Ahmad Jamal. Over the decades, Ahmad Jamal's reputation has steadily risen, and Leonard Feather's reasoning in the line notes can still apply today: "For young people and newcomers, this album should serve as a delightful, if belated, awakening."
By 1970, pianist extraordinaire Ahmad Jamal's style had changed from the 1950s, becoming denser and more intense while still retaining its recognizability and characteristic elegance. Jamal's trio - bassist Jamil Nasser (whose double-timing lines are often fiery hot) and drummer Frank Gant delivered mesmerizing performances on this Impulse! album classic, proving that Jamal was constantly evolving.
By 1970, pianist extraordinaire Ahmad Jamal's style had changed from the 1950s, becoming denser and more intense while still retaining its recognizability and characteristic elegance. Jamal's trio - bassist Jamil Nasser (whose double-timing lines are often fiery hot) and drummer Frank Gant delivered mesmerizing performances on this Impulse! album classic, proving that Jamal was constantly evolving.