The Essence Part One

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The Essence Part One 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.

Critical reception

Richard S. Ginell, in his review for Allmusic, states: "This absorbing collection is a testament to the continuing ability of Ahmad Jamal to startle and engage jazz listeners".

Track listing

All compositions by Ahmad Jamal unless noted.

1. "Flight" – 6:29
2. "Toulouse" – 6:55
3. "The Essence" – 10:10
4. "Lover Man" (Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, James Sherman) – 5:45
5. "Catalina" – 6:40
6. "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prévert) – 6:56
7. "Street of Dreams" (Sam M. Lewis, Victor Young) – 5:33
8. "Bahia" (Ary Barroso) – 6:34

Personnel

• Ahmad Jamal – piano
• James Cammack – bass (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8)
• Jamil Nasser – bass (tracks 3 & 6)
• Idris Muhammad – drums
• Manolo Badrena – percussion
• George Coleman – tenor saxophone (tracks 3 & 6)