Ahmad Jamal - "The Awakening" Pitchfork's Best New Reissues The band's second album

The band's second album

and a year later was awarded with the Polar Music Prize in Stockholm

" makes it clear he wasn't just playing the role of sideman on Somethin' Else

From the anthemic "Virginia (Wind In The Night)

soulful masterpiece

Ahmad Jamal - "The Awakening" Pitchfork's Best New Reissues The band's second albumBy 1970, pianist Ahmad Jamal's style had changed a bit since the 1950s, becoming denser and more adventurous while still retaining his musical identity and signature elegance. Jamal's trio bassist Jamil Nasser (whose double timing lines are sometimes furious) and drummer Frank Gant deliver intriguing performances, showing that Jamal was continuing to evolve. Verve By Request Series features transfers from the analog tapes remastered on 180 gram vinyl.