The Essence Part One

The Essence Part One
Studio album by Ahmad Jamal
Released	1995
Recorded	October 30–31, 1994 and February 6–7, 1995
Studio	Studio Marcadet, La Plaine Saint Denis, France and Clinton Recording Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	55:02
Label	Birdology 529327-2
Ahmad Jamal chronology
I Remember Duke, Hoagy & Strayhorn (1995) The Essence Part One (1995) Big Byrd: The Essence Part 2 (1995)

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The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[2]

The Essence Part One is an album by the American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal, containing performances recorded in Paris in 1994 and New York City in 1995. It was released on the Birdology label in 1995.^[3]

Critical reception

Richard S. Ginell, in his review for AllMusic, states: "This absorbing collection is a testament to the continuing ability of Ahmad Jamal to startle and engage jazz listeners."^[1]

Track listing

All compositions by Ahmad Jamal unless noted.

1. "Flight" – 6:29
2. "Toulouse" – 6:55
3. "The Essence" – 10:10
4. "Lover Man" (Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, James Sherman) – 5:45
5. "Catalina" – 6:40
6. "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prévert) – 6:56
7. "Street of Dreams" (Sam M. Lewis, Victor Young) – 5:33
8. "Bahia" (Ary Barroso) – 6:34

Personnel

• Ahmad Jamal – piano
• James Cammack – bass (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8)
• Jamil Nasser – bass (tracks 3 & 6)
• Idris Muhammad – drums
• percussion
• George Coleman – tenor saxophone (tracks 3 & 6)

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