AHMAD JAMAL TRIO — Count 'Em 88 (1956-1999) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This LP (not yet reissued on CD) was pianist Ahmad Jamal's first with his new group, a trio also including bassist Israel Crosby and drummer Walter Perkins. Although he was reasonably popular around the Chicago area at the time, Jamal's major breakthrough would be the following album, But Not for Me, recorded more than a year later. The "Jamal sound," with its expert use of dynamics, close interplay, space and subtle surprises was very much in place, and this out-of-print set is on the same level as his better-known hits to come. Highlights include "Green Dolphin Street," "How About You" and "Easy To Remember." Well worth searching for. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Volga Boatman 3:53
Ahmad Jamal
2    On Green Dolphin Street 3:20
Bronislaw Kaper / Ned Washington
3    How About You 5:30
R. Freed / Ralph Freed / Burton Lane
4    I Just Can't See for Lookin 2:04
Nadine Robinson
5    Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year 2:35
Frank Loesser
6    Beat Out One 5:28
Ahmad Jamal
7    Maryam 3:39
Ahmad Jamal
8    Easy to Remember 5:41
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
9    Jim Love Sue 2:51
Ahmad Jamal
Credits :
Double Bass – Israel Crosby
Drums – Walter Perkins
Piano – Ahmad Jamal