While at Birch Creek Music Camp this summer, my friend, Noah, introduced me to the music of Ahmad Jamal. I had many conversations at Birch Creek about the direction of jazz today. Noah claimed to be "stuck in the 50's". Noah showed me Ahmad Jamal's album Ahmad Jamal at the Pershing: But Not for Me. I instantly fell in love with the subtle elegance of Ahmad Jamal's playing. He has the most delicate touch on the piano. I can sing along to every tune on Ahmad Jamal at the Pershing. It is my favorite album as of right now.
This Saturday, I had the opportunity to see Ahmad Jamal play at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Illinois. The concert was amazing. Ahmad got a triple encore! For one of his encore tunes, he played "Poinciana". "Poinciana" is off his Ahmad Jamal Live at the Pershing album. It was fantastic! I can't speak of Ahmad Jamal highly enough! After the show, I got to meet the legend!
Check him out!
http://www.ahmadjamal.net/
I really like that you are broaching personal topics and ideas on your blog. It definitely provides a sense of who you are and your voice. Work to turn future posts towards more "Issue" related topics. To do so, with specifics and detail, will provide your readers and followers with far more to consider.
ReplyDeleteWill do! Im very new to the blogosphere and Issues but now I'm acclimated and you'll see some varied issues!
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