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Ahmad Jamal – Happy Moods vinyl record

USED VINYL

Ahmad Jamal - Happy Moods

$14.98

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  • 4.6 on Google — real shop reviews
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  • Family-run in San Clemente for over 10 years

The record

Title: Ahmad Jamal - Happy Moods
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1960, Jazz, Cool Jazz, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Matrix #: ARGO LP 662
Condition: VG

Cultural Facts:

  1. Scene Ecology: Jamal’s trio refined its style in Chicago clubs, where long residencies shaped his use of space, restraint, and audience awareness.

  2. Media Narrative: While critics sometimes overlooked him, musicians like Miles Davis studied his approach closely, creating a gap between public recognition and peer influence.

  3. Personal Struggle: He faced persistent racism in touring and bookings, and his conversion to Islam was part of a deeper effort to reclaim identity and discipline in a difficult environment.

3/20/26 LM 

What collectors say

4.6 stars on Google (about 60 reviews, as listed publicly in October 2026) · Read Google reviews

  • ★★★★★

    This place is a little tucked away but easy to find. Though it’s not a big shop, it has a great selection of records at great prices! The guy who helped me out at the counter was friendly and really helpful! If I were in the area again, I would definitely go back.

    — Collin, Google, 5 stars (April 2019)
  • ★★★★★

    Power plant records is the best! Great selection of vinyl, the owner and staff are super cool and one of the best things about them are the local shows they put on at Stuft Pizza to support local punk bands like Repeater and Simulator (aka Current Location).

    — Jeff, Google, 5 stars (December 2024)

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