The Roar of the Greasepaint

The Roar of the Greasepaint
Studio album by Ahmad Jamal
Released	1965
Recorded	February 24 & 25, 1965 Nola Penthouse Studio, New York
Genre	Jazz
Length	34:16
Label	Argo LPS-751
Producer	Esmond Edwards
Ahmad Jamal chronology
Naked City Theme (1964) The Roar of the Greasepaint (1965) Extensions (1965)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

The Roar of the Greasepaint is an album by American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal featuring performances of tunes from the musical, The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd recorded in 1965 and released on the Argo label.^[2]

Reception

The Allmusic review awarded the album 2 stars.^[1]

Track listing

All compositions by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley

1. "Look at That Face" 2:56
2. "Where Would You Be Without Me?" - 2:52
3. "It Isn't Enough" - 3:25
4. "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)" - 2:58
5. "Sweet Beginning" - 3:11
6. "The Dream" - 2:25
7. "Feeling Good" - 2:56
8. "My First Love Song" - 4:21
9. "A Wonderful Day Like Today" - 2:39
10. "That's What It Is To Be Young" 3:31
11. "That Beautiful Land" - 3:02

Personnel

• Ahmad Jamal - piano
• Jamil Nasser - bass
• Chuck Lampkin - drums

References