Count 'Em 88


Count 'Em 88 is an album by American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. It contains performances recorded in 1956 and released on the Argo label.

Critical reception

Scott Yanow of AllMusic states: "The 'Jamal sound,' with its expert use of dynamics, close interplay, space and subtle surprises was very much in place, and this out-of-print set is on the same level as his better-known hits to come."

Track listing

All compositions by Ahmad Jamal unless noted.
  1. "The [Song of the Volga Boatmen|Volga Boatmen]" – 3:49
  2. "On [Green Dolphin Street |On Green Dolphin Street]" – 3:18
  3. "How About You?" – 5:26
  4. "I Just Can't See for Looking" – 2:04
  5. "Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year" – 2:34
  6. "Beat Out One" – 5:24
  7. "Maryam" – 3:36
  8. "It's Easy to Remember" – 5:35
  9. "Jim Love Sue" – 2:54

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