Ahmad Jamal- Jamal at the Pershing Vol 2-LP

Jamal at the Pershing Vol 2 captures the Ahmad Jamal Trio’s live set from Chicago’s Pershing Lounge on January 17, 1958, following the acclaim of their earlier recording at the same venue. The trio—Jamal on piano, Israel Crosby handling double bass, and Vernel Fournier on drums—delivers fresh takes on jazz standards like “Too Late Now,” “All the Things You Are,” and “Cherokee,” blending subtle interplay with crisp improvisation. Engineer Malcolm Chisholm’s work ensures the live atmosphere is well preserved, making this Argo LP-667 a fine example of the trio’s nuanced approach to familiar tunes. This 1961 mono pressing offers a solid listen with a VG+ grade, meaning you can expect light marks or paper scuffs typical of regular use but nothing that should overshadow the music itself. For those who enjoy hearing jazz unfold in an intimate club setting, this vinyl provides a window into the trio’s chemistry and timing. It’s the kind of record that might make you reconsider where to shelve your jazz collection—somewhere close enough to the front to hear the quiet conversations between piano, bass, and drums.

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