This LP was a change of pace for pianist
Ahmad Jamal, whose trio (with bassist
Israel Crosby and drummer
Vernell Fournier) is joined by a 15-piece string section arranged and conducted by
Joe Kennedy. The interpretations are generally pretty, but with enough variety to hold one's interest. Among the nine selections are
Hoagy Carmichael's "Ivy," "Tangerine," "Ahmad's Blues" and "I Like to Recognize the Tune." ~ Scott Yanow