Ahmad Jamal Trio
- Styles:
- Cool Jazz, Post Bop, Bop, Hard Bop
Best Ahmad Jamal Trio Albums
Leader albums ranked by reissues and demand.
Ahmad Jamal At The Pershing
Ahmad Jamal Trio
1958
Argo
Volume IV
Ahmad Jamal Trio
1958
Argo
Jamal At The Pershing Vol. 2
Ahmad Jamal Trio
1961
Argo
Count 'Em 88
Ahmad Jamal Trio
1956
Argo
The Ahmad Jamal Trio
Ahmad Jamal Trio
1956
Epic
Perfidia / Billy Boy
Ahmad Jamal Trio
1952
Okeh
Ahmad's Blues / Will You Still Be Mine
Ahmad Jamal Trio
1953
Okeh
Trio 1958
Ahmad Jamal Trio
2017
Musica Jazz
A Gal In Calico / Aki And Ukthay
Ahmad Jamal Trio
1952
Okeh
Timeline
Key Ahmad Jamal Trio studio albums by decade, with the labels and styles that define each period.
| Decade | Key albums | Labels | Styles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s |
| Argo, Epic | Cool Jazz, Post Bop, Bop |
| 1960s |
| Argo | Post Bop |
| 1970s |
| Impulse! | Post Bop, Spiritual Jazz |
| 2010s |
| Musica Jazz | Hard Bop |
| 2020s |
| Ober Entertainment | Bop, Cool Jazz |
Albums by Style
Top albums grouped by style.
Post Bop
The Ahmad Jamal Trio
Ahmad Jamal Trio
1956
Epic
Jamal At The Pershing Vol. 2
Ahmad Jamal Trio
1961
Argo
Cool Jazz
Ahmad Jamal At The Pershing
Ahmad Jamal Trio
1958
Argo
Bop
The Newest Sound
Ahmad Jamal Trio
Philips
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Ahmad Jamal Trio Discography
Ahmad Jamal Trio studio albums as leader and sideman.
Total: 10 releases
| Artist | Album | Label | Leader/Sideman | Style | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Jamal | Ahmad Jamal Plays | Parrot | Leader | 1955 | |
| Ahmad Jamal Trio | Count 'Em 88 | Argo | Leader | 1956 | |
| Ahmad Jamal Trio | The Ahmad Jamal Trio | Epic | Leader | Post Bop | 1956 |
| Ahmad Jamal Trio | Ahmad Jamal At The Pershing | Argo | Leader | Bop | 1958 |
| Ahmad Jamal Trio | Jamal At The Pershing Vol. 2 | Argo | Leader | Post Bop | 1961 |
| Ahmad Jamal | At The Blackhawk | Argo | Leader | 1962 | |
| Ahmad Jamal | Extensions | Argo | Leader | Cool Jazz | 1965 |
| Ahmad Jamal Trio | The Awakening | Impulse! | Leader | Post Bop | 1970 |
| Ahmad Jamal Trio | Trio 1958 | Musica Jazz | Leader | Hard Bop | 2017 |
| Ahmad Jamal Trio | At The Pershing | Ober Entertainment | Leader | Bop | 2023 |
Ahmad Jamal Trio Collaborations
Players they worked with most often, as leader and as sideman.
As Leader
| Musician | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Jamal | Piano | 9 |
| Vernell Fournier | Drums | 4 |
| Israel Crosby | Double Bass | 3 |
| Israel Crosby | Bass | 2 |
| Jamil Nasser | Bass | 2 |
| Frank Gant | Drums | 2 |
| Israel Crosby | Acoustic Bass | 1 |
| Ray Crawford | Guitar | 1 |
| Walter Perkins | Drums | 1 |
| Dave Usher | Sleeve Notes | 1 |
As Sideman
| Musician | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| John Wilcock | Editor | 1 |
| R. O. Blechman | Illustration [Cartoon By] | 1 |
| DJ Quietstorm | DJ Mix | 1 |
| Nujabes | Compiled By | 1 |
| DJ Seiji | DJ Mix | 1 |
| DJ Richard | DJ Mix | 1 |
| DJ Celory | DJ Mix | 1 |
| Mr.Beats | DJ Mix | 1 |
Styles & Genres Distribution
Style and genre mix across their releases.
Styles
| Style | Releases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Cool Jazz | 4 | 40% |
| Post Bop | 3 | 30% |
| Bop | 2 | 20% |
| Hard Bop | 1 | 10% |
Genres
| Genre | Releases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 10 | 100% |
Top Labels
Labels with the most releases in their catalog.
| Label | Releases |
|---|---|
| Argo | 5 |
| Parrot | 1 |
| Epic | 1 |
| Impulse! | 1 |
| Musica Jazz | 1 |
| Ober Entertainment | 1 |
Key Personnel
Frequent producers, engineers, and studio credits.
| Person | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| Various | Leader | 12 |
| Dave Usher | Producer | 3 |
| Malcolm Chisholm | Engineer [Recording] | 2 |
| Robert Freson | Photography By | 1 |
| Ahmad Jamal | Written-By | 1 |
| Ahmad Jamal | Liner Notes | 1 |
| Malcolm Chisholm | Engineer | 1 |
| Malcolm Chisholm | Recorded By | 1 |
| Sid McCoy | Liner Notes | 1 |
| Don Bronstein | Photography By, Design [Cover] | 1 |