Ahmad Jamal – The Ahmad Jamal Trio (1956)
Epic – LN 3212Rec. Date : October 1955Stream this Album Piano : Ahmad JamalBass : Israel CrosbyGuitar : Ray Crawford Down Beat : 05/30/1956Nat Hentoff : 2.5 stars On his first 12″ LP, pianist Jamal is assisted strongly by guitarist Ray Crawford and veteran bassist Israel Crosby. Potentially this could be a uniquely rewarding trio, but in actuality, it’s a frequently…