Big Byrd: The Essence Part 2
Big Byrd: The Essence Part 2 is an album by American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal featuring performances recorded in Paris in 1994 and New York in 1995 and released on the Birdology label.[2]
| Big Byrd: The Essence Part 2 | ||||
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| Released | 1996 | |||
| 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 | 57:31 | |||
| Label | Birdology 529447-2 | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    |
Critical reception
Richard S. Ginell, in his review for Allmusic, states "Into his mid-60s, Jamal remained as distinctive and inventive a pianist as ever, with delightful surprises lurking around every bend".[1]
Track listing
All compositions by Ahmad Jamal unless noted.
- "Lament" – 8:59
- "There's a Lull in My Life" (Mack Gordon, Harry Revel) – 6:38
- "Manhattan Reflections" – 8:35
- "Big Byrd" – 15:13
- "Jamie My Boy" – 9:36
- "I Love You" (Cole Porter) – 8:30
Personnel
- Ahmad Jamal – piano
- James Cammack – bass (tracks 1, 2, 5 & 6)
- Jamil Nasser – bass (tracks 3 & 4)
- Idris Muhammad – drums
- Manolo Badrena – percussion
- Joe Kennedy, Jr. – violin (track 3)
- Donald Byrd – trumpet (track 4)
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References
- Ginell, R. S. Allmusic Review accessed May 28, 2012
- Ahmad Jamal discography Archived 2012-05-27 at the Wayback Machine accessed May 28, 2012
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