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The Ahmad Jamal Trio

Live In Paris (1971 - Lost ORTF Recordings) (LP)

Label: Transversales Disques

Format: LP

Genre: Jazz

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€25.90
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Transversales Disques proudly presents Ahmad Jamal Trio, Live in Paris 1971. Never heard before ORTF recordings performed live at studio 104, Maison de la Radio, Paris. This is the first official release with the full permission and cooperation of the National Audiovisual Institute (INA) coming in a Deluxe Edition - Classic Tip-On Jacket. Including exclusive pictures. Mastered from the original master tapes.

"While be-bop musicians practise one-upmanship in terms of speed, Ahmad Jamal develops a crystal-clear touch and praises silence: "I was an angel among devils! The boppers made notes explode. I let them resonate until the end of their lives". A reputation as an artist on the fringes perhaps explains this lack of fame he suffered at one time. But despite the great whirlwind that is his life, Ahmad Jamal declares that he is searching for peace: "The quest is that of musical and internal peace. I cannot acknowledge that I am at peace, it would be dangerous to show it. A man at peace with himself doesn't say so".

If you cannot say it, you can hear it, especially during his first concert in Paris in a trio. Here we are transported to the upper echelons of the art of the trio: the master of the piano, in studio 104 of Broadcasting House, is surrounded by brilliant accomplices, Jamil Nasser on double bass and Frank Gant on drums..."
- Jérôme Badini, France Musique

Details
Cat. number: TRS25
Year: 2022
Notes:

Lost Tapes
Concert du Ahmad Jamal Trio,
Concert à Paris, 1971 

Ahmad Jamal : Piano, Fender Rhodes
Jamil Nasser : Double Bass
Frank Gant : Drums

Recorded live on June, 25th 1971, Grand Auditorium Studio 104 - Maison de la Radio. Excerpts from the full performance.

Executive production : Jonathan Fitoussi & Sébastien Rosat
Sound restauration : Ian Debeerst.
A.D & Graphic design : Jean Philippe Talaga.
INA coordination : Christiane Lemire

Photos: Ahmad Jamal at Studio 104, 06/25/1971 © Christian Rose - Fastimage