The Awakening is an album by American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal featuring performances recorded in 1970 for the Impulse!

[1] The album was recorded at Plaza Sound Studios in New York City on February 2 and 3, 1970.

[2] It was produced by Ed Michel, whose production credits also include jazz and blues artists such as John Lee Hooker, B.B.

[3] The liner notes were written by jazz historian Leonard Feather.

[4] The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "By 1970, pianist Ahmad Jamal's style had changed a bit since the 1950s, becoming denser and more adventurous while still retaining his musical identity... Intriguing performances showing that Ahmad Jamal was continuing to evolve".