{"product_id":"ramsey-lewis-nancy-wilson-ramsey-nancy","title":"Ahmad Jamal - The Bright, The Blue and The Beautiful","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful and often overlooked recording from one of jazz's most elegant pianists, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Bright, The Blue and The Beautiful\u003c\/strong\u003e finds \u003cstrong\u003eAhmad Jamal\u003c\/strong\u003e exploring a more orchestral and vocal-oriented sound while retaining the tasteful restraint and melodic sophistication that made him one of the most influential pianists in jazz history.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased on \u003cstrong\u003eCadet Records\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1968, the album pairs Jamal's distinctive piano trio with the \u003cstrong\u003eHoward A. Roberts Chorale\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating lush vocal arrangements of timeless standards and contemporary favorites. Produced by longtime collaborator \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Evans\u003c\/strong\u003e, the recording offers a warm, cinematic sound that bridges jazz, pop, and easy listening without sacrificing Jamal's unmistakable touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album features memorable interpretations of classics including \u003cstrong\u003e\"Wild Is the Wind,\" \"At Long Last Love,\" \"Lover Man,\" \"Never Let Me Go,\" \"Yesterday,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"By Myself.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Jamal's understated piano work, imaginative harmonies, and impeccable sense of space make every performance engaging and deeply expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill sealed in its original shrink wrap, this vintage Cadet Records pressing is an excellent addition for collectors of Ahmad Jamal, vocal jazz, and late-1960s jazz recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51186971967524,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0140\/8267\/0649\/files\/IMG_7667.jpg?v=1785274839","url":"https:\/\/friedmanandsons.com\/products\/ramsey-lewis-nancy-wilson-ramsey-nancy","provider":"Friedman \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}