Jamal,Ahmad Complete 1961 Alhambra Performances CD

This release compiles all known 1961 performances by the celebrated Ahmad Jamal Trio with Israel Crosby and Vernel Fournier at the pianist's own club, the Alhambra in Chicago. The Alhambra performances were originally issued on two LPs, Ahmad Jamal's Alhambra (Argo LPS-685), and All of You (Argo LPS-691). Four extra tunes from the engagement that were not issued on the original LPs have been added here, as well as two complete rarely heard sessions by the same trio recorded during the same period. This formation of the group wouldn't last long, as Israel Crosby died in mid-1962.

1. We Kiss in a Shadow 2. Sweet and Lovely 3. The Party's Over 4. Love for Sale 5. Snow Fall 6. Broadway 7. Willow Weep for Me 8. Autumn Leaves 9. Isn't It Romantic? 10. The Breeze and I 11. Time on My Hands 12. Angel Eyes 13. You Go to My Head 14. Star Eyes 15. All of You 16. You're Blas? 17. What Is This Thing Called Love? 18. Poinciana (*) 19. We Kiss in a Shadow #2 (*) 20. Stella By Starlight (*) 21. The Lady Is a Tramp (*) 22. I'm Old Fashioned (*) 23. We Kiss in a Shadow #3 [Studio Version] (*) 24. Chi-Town (*) 25. Secret Love (*) 26. Taking a Chance on Love (*) 27. Cheek to Cheek (*) 28. It's You or No One (*) 29. Soft Winds (*) 30. Love (*) 31. Aki and Ukthay (*) 32. Love for Sale (*) 33. That's All