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Although they were not Ahmad Jamal's first recordings, the 1958 Pershing and Spotlite performances marked the beginning of his success. The original album At the Pershing/ But Not for Me, taped at the Pershing Lounge in Chicago over two nights in January 1958, included eight of the forty-three tunes played by the trio, which Jamaal personally selected for the album.

Recorded at the Pershing Club in Chicago, Jamal's third album (including the hit 'Poinciana') was the turning point in his career. His liberal use of silence influenced many jazz musicians, including Miles Davis." - ***** Michael Erlewine, AllMusic

Contains new specially prepared liner notes by Penguin Guide to Jazz's writer Brian Morton and by Paris' prestigious Jazz Magazine.

TRACK LISTING

1. But Not For Me
2. The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
3. Moonlight In
4. Vermont
5. Music! Music! Music! (Put Another Nickel)
6. There Is No Greater Love 
7. All The Things You Are
8. It Might As Well Be Spring
9. Poinciana
10. Woody 'n You 
11. What's New?
12. Cherokee
13. I'll Remember April