Ahmad Jamal Trio - Complete Live At The Spotlite Club 1958

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Review by Александр Михайлов

Complete Live At The Spotlite Club 1958: Ahmad Jamal Trio’s Underrated Gem Alright, buckle up. This ain’t your run-of-the-mill jazz album review. We’re diving headfirst into Complete Live At The Spotlite Club 1958 by the Ahmad Jamal Trio—a record that punches harder than it has any right to for something recorded over six decades ago and released in 2014. Yeah, you heard me. Sixty years later, this thing still smacks like fresh coffee on a Monday morning. First off, let’s talk lineup. Bass? Israel Crosby—smooth as butter. Drums? Vernell Fournier—tighter than a drum (pun intended). And then there’s Ahmad Jamal on piano, who doesn’t just play; he commands the keys like some kind of musical wizard. Together, they make Cool Jazz and Bop sound less like genres and more like states of mind. The vibe? Chill but sharp, laid-back yet laser-focused. It’s like sipping bourbon while solving a Rubik's Cube blindfolded. Now onto the tracks. Out of the whopping pile of tunes here (seriously, there are enough songs to soundtrack an entire weekend), two stood out so hard I had to rewind them twice—and maybe curse under my breath once or twice too. Let’s start with “Autumn Leaves.” Man, this one hits different. It opens soft, almost shy, like someone tiptoeing through fallen foliage. But then BAM!—it explodes into this lush, swirling groove that feels like autumn itself came alive and decided to boogie down. Ahmad’s piano work is ridiculous here. He teases notes like he’s dangling candy in front of kids, pulling back just enough to keep you begging for more. By the time Israel’s bass kicks in, deep and resonant, you’re hooked. You don’t just listen to “Autumn Leaves”—you live it. No lie, I played this track three times straight before remembering I was supposed to write about other stuff. Then there’s “Stompin’ At The Savoy,” which flips the script entirely. If “Autumn Leaves” is a slow burn, this one’s gasoline poured on flames. From the first beat, Vernell Fournier lays down a rhythm so infectious you’ll wanna grab whoever’s closest and swing dance until your legs fall off. Ahmad goes full beast mode here, hammering those keys like he’s trying to exorcise demons. It’s chaotic, messy even—but in the best possible way. When Israel chimes in with his basslines, it’s game over. Pure magic. I swear, every note drips with swagger. The rest of the album ain’t slouching either. Tracks like “Soft Winds” and “Secret Love” bring their own flavor, but damn near everything revolves around Ahmad’s ability to turn silence into gold. Dude knows when to hold back, when to strike, and when to just go nuts. That balance? Legendary. So yeah, Complete Live At The Spotlite Club 1958 isn’t just another live jazz recording—it’s proof that great music doesn’t age. Labels like Essential Jazz Classics and Gambit Records didn’t just reissue this for kicks; they knew what they were sitting on. A masterpiece. A treasure chest of vibes. Call it whatever fancy term floats your boat, but at its core, this album slaps. And honestly? Listening to this made me realize something weird. In today’s world of auto-tune and TikTok hits designed to vanish faster than last week’s avocado toast trend, albums like this remind us why we fell in love with music in the first place. It’s raw, real, and unapologetically human. Screw perfection—this is connection. Oh, and if you think I’m overselling it, fine. Go listen yourself. Just don’t blame me when you get addicted.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
It Could Happen To You4:15
Ivy3:10
I Wish I Knew3:45
Cheek To Cheek4:47
Ahmad's Blues4:05
Our Delight2:58
Taboo4:02
You Don't Know What Love Is3:30
Stompin' At The Savoy4:15
Secret Love (Studio)2:57
A Gal In Calico4:44
Should I?3:39
Tater Pie3:06
Soft Winds (Studio)3:20
I Didn't Know What Time It Was4:35
So Beats My Heart For You3:39
Squatty Roo2:18
That's All2:38
Aki & Ukthay (Brother & Sister)3:16
Let's Fall In Love5:06
Taking A Chance On Love (Studio)1:48
The Girl Next Door3:26
Seleritus3:12
Ole Devil Moon4:00
This Can't Be Love5:12
Autumn Leaves7:40
Secret Love3:51
Autumn In New York3:18

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Catalog Numbers

  • EJC55741
  • 69265

Labels

  • Essential Jazz Classics
  • Gambit Records

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Formats

  • 2 × CD
  • Partially Unofficial
  • Stereo
  • Compilation
  • Unofficial Release

Credits

RoleCredit
BassIsrael Crosby
DrumsVernell Fournier
PianoAhmad Jamal

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 8436559465120
  • Barcode: 8436028692651

About Ahmad Jamal Trio

Jamal made his first records in 1951 for the label with The Three Strings (which would later also be called The , although Jamal himself prefers not to use the term "trio"): the other members were guitarist and a bassist, at different times (195052), (195354), and (from 1954).

Real Name

    • Ahmad Jamal Trio

Name Vars

  • Ahmad Jamal
  • Ahmad Jamal Trio & Strings
  • Ahmad Jamal's Three Strings
  • The Ahmad Jamal Trio
  • The Three Strings

Members

  • Ahmad Jamal
  • Vernell Fournier
  • Ray Crawford
  • Walter Perkins
  • James Cammack
  • Frank Gant
  • George Joyner
  • Israel Crosby

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Complete Live At The Spotlite Club 1958* by Ahmad Jamal Trio wasn’t released until 2014, over five decades after the recordings were made. It captures a legendary live performance from 1958 in Europe, showcasing Ahmad Jamal’s smooth piano skills alongside Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on drums. What makes it even more special? It blends live tracks with studio versions of some songs, like "Soft Winds" and "Secret Love." You get to hear jazz history come alive—cool, right?