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who began the writing process with a deceptively benign inquiry: What are people doing inside their homes

The album gets its first-time vinyl release with this 5-song Tone Poet Edition which features spirited interpretations of songs by Wayne Shorter (“Juju”)

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one of the many masterpieces recorded by the classic Oscar Peterson Trio with Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen

The Awakening (Verve By Request): Vinyl LP SOVRSAPRIL24SALE who began the writing processBy 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. Jamals 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. This Verve By Request Series features a remastered transfer on 180 gram vinyl, pressed at