Big Byrd: The Essence Part 2 is an album by the American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal, containing performances recorded in Paris in 1994 and New York in 1995 and released on the Birdology label.Ahmad Jamal discography accessed May 28, 2012
Critical reception Richard S. Ginell, in his review for AllMusic, stated: "Into his mid-60s, Jamal remained as distinctive and inventive a pianist as ever, with delightful surprises lurking around every bend".Ginell, R. S. AllMusic Review accessed May 28, 2012
Track listing All compositions by Ahmad Jamal unless noted. "Lament" – 8:59 "There's a Lull in My Life" (Mack Gordon, Harry Revel) – 6:38 "Manhattan Reflections" – 8:35 "Big Byrd" – 15:13 "Jamie My Boy" – 9:36 "I Love You" (Cole Porter) – 8:30
Personnel Ahmad Jamal – piano James Cammack – bass (tracks 1, 2, 5 & 6) Jamil Nasser – bass (tracks 3 & 4) Idris Muhammad – drums Manolo Badrena – percussion Joe Kennedy, Jr. – violin (track 3) Donald Byrd – trumpet (track 4)
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