989: Complete Live At Pershing Lounge 1958
This is, oh man, one of the best. I've already listened to this one 1,001 times and looking forward to another 1,001. How does he play like that? How is it possible to press piano keys with such fervor and astute perfect technicality? Ahmad Jamal is a jazz treasure and this album illustrates why on so many levels. Lucky concert-goers don't even know! They know now, but ugh when will they invent the time machines so I can go back in time and sit in on this magical performance? I'd really like to see that happen in my lifetime. Until then though, we've got recorded music. Which will suffice for now ... I guess. Stop reading this dribble though and put this album on - all the senses will seriously thank you.
Special shoutout to this version of Poinciana which is a beautiful groove in which you will get pleasantly lost in.
noteworthy tracks: But Not For Me, Surrey With The Fringe On Top, Moonlight in Vermont, Music Music Music, No Greater Love, Poinciana