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.

Count 'Em 88
Studio album by Ahmad Jamal
Released	1956
Recorded	September 17 and October 4, 1956
Studio	Universal, Chicago
Genre	Jazz
Length	34:40
Label	Argo LP-610
Producer	Phil Chess
Ahmad Jamal chronology
The Ahmad Jamal Trio (1956) Count 'Em 88 (1956) Ahmad's Blues (1958)

Critical reception

Professional ratings

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Source	Rating
AllMusic

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. "Volga Boatmen" (Traditional) – 3:49
2. "On Green Dolphin Street" (Bronisław Kaper, Ned Washington) – 3:18
3. "How About You?" (Burton Lane, Ralph Freed) – 5:26
4. "I Just Can't See for Looking" (Nadine Robinson, Dok Stanford) – 2:04
5. "Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year" (Frank Loesser) – 2:34
6. "Beat Out One" – 5:24
7. "Maryam" – 3:36
8. "It's Easy to Remember" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 5:35
9. "Jim Love Sue" – 2:54

Personnel

• Ahmad Jamal – piano
• Israel Crosby – bass
• Walter Perkins – drums