Ahmad Jamal - The Awakening (Verve By Request Series)By 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. Jamal's 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. Verve By Request Series features transfers from the analog tapes remastered on 180 gram vinyl.