The Roar of the Greasepaint

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]

The Roar of the Greasepaint
Studio album by Ahmad Jamal
Released	1965
Recorded	February 24–25, 1965
Studio	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]

Critical reception

AllMusic 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

1. Allmusic Review accessed May 21, 20121
2. Ahmad Jamal discography Archived 2012-05-27 at the Wayback Machine accessed May 21, 2012