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Ahmad Jamal

Active

1950s - 2010s

Born

July 2, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Cool Post-Bop Straight-Ahead Jazz Chamber Jazz Jazz Instrument Piano Jazz Soul Jazz
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Ahmad Jamal

Biography by Matt Collar

Important jazz pianist who parlayed a lean approach, featuring intelligent use of space and an expert sense of pacing plus simple embellishments.
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Album Highlights

  • At the Pershing: But Not for Me
    Ahmad Jamal / Ahmad Jam …
    At the Pershing: But No …
  • But Not for Me
    Ahmad Jamal
    But Not for Me
  • In Search of Momentum
    Ahmad Jamal
    In Search of Momentum
  • Chicago Revisited: Live at Joel Segal's Jazz Showcase
    Ahmad Jamal
    Chicago Revisited: Live …
  • Ahmad's Blues
    Ahmad Jamal
    Ahmad's Blues
  • Complete Live at the Pershing Lounge 1958
    Ahmad Jamal
    Complete Live at the Pe …
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Artists Moods

  • Cerebral
  • Elegant
  • Intimate
  • Refined
  • Sophisticated
  • Stylish
  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Bright
  • Confident
  • Dramatic
  • Earnest
  • Earthy
  • Exuberant
  • Freewheeling
  • Innocent
  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Literate
  • Melancholy
  • Optimistic
  • Organic
  • Passionate
  • Playful
  • Poignant
  • Precious
  • Reflective
  • Relaxed
  • Romantic
  • Searching
  • Sensual
  • Sentimental
  • Soothing
  • Stately
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Witty

Artists Themes

  • At the Beach
  • Comfort
  • Dinner Ambiance
  • Family Gatherings
  • Homecoming
  • Housework
  • Picnic
  • Relaxation
  • Road Trip
  • Romantic Evening
  • Vacation
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