Ahmad Jamal – Ahmad Jamal’s Alhambra (1961/2013) [AcousticSounds DSF DSD64/2.82MHz + FLAC 24bit/88,2kHz]

Ahmad Jamal’s Alhambra, recorded live in June 1961 by engineer Ron Malo (the same man who recorded the classic Muddy Waters/Folk Singer), might not be as famous or well-known as Bill Evans’ Waltz For Debby, but it belongs in the same class. This is such a beautiful performance and perfect recording that it by rights should be an all-time audiophile classic. And as a DSD, hi-res download, it’s finally got its chance to get its due. This is as intimate and detailed a live recording as exists. You’re in the room! One of the All-Time-Best Recordings, Captured by Needle Drop Direct to DSD.

Taken from what were probably bassist Israel Crosby’s final recordings with pianist Ahmad Jamal (14 months before the bassist’s unexpected death), this LP features the classic version of Jamal’s Trio (with drummer Vernell Fournier) playing live at the leader’s short-lived Chicago club. The interplay between the musicians was often magical, as can be heard on such numbers as “We Kiss In a Shadow”, “Love for Sale”, “Broadway” and “Isn’t It Romantic”.

Tracklist:
01 – We Kiss in a Shadow
02 – Sweet and Lovely
03 – The Party’s Over
04 – Love For Sale
05 – Snow Fall
06 – Broadway
07 – Willow Weep For Me
08 – Autumn Leaves
09 – Isn’t It Romantic
10 – The Breeze And I

Produced by Leonard Chess. Engineered by Ron Malo.
Recorded in June 1961 at Alhambra Club, Chicago, IL.

Musicians:
Ahmad Jamal – piano
Israel Crosby – bass
Vernel Fournier – drums

DSF DSD64/2.82MHz

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mqs.link_AhmadJamalAhmadJamalsAlhambra19612013AcusticSundsDSD64.part2.rar

FLAC 24bit/88,2kHz

mqs.link_AhmadJamalAhmadJamalsAlhambra19612013FLAC24882.rar