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4 days ago · All that aside, he is one of the giants in the history of jazz piano, all the more so based on his rugged determination to follow his own muse. He was dismissed by some in his heyday (from a popularity standpoint), but those assessments look mighty foolish today.
Jun 14, 2024 · Ahmad Jamal, whose spare but highly melodic piano style on trio recordings beginning in 1951 transformed the sound of the jazz piano and deeply influenced Miles Davis and Red Garland, died on April 16.
Jun 28, 2024 · 'At the Pershing: But Not For Me' was a breakout album for Ahmad Jamal, introducing the world at large to a pianist with a refreshingly minimalist style and an exceptional feel for dynamics.
4 days ago · We celebrate the great Ahmad Jamal on what would have been his 94th birthday today. He was one of the greatest ever, creating a style that was highly...
Jun 14, 2024 · According to AllMusic, "Jamal Plays Jamal" epitomizes the commercial leanings and pop textures that dominate Ahmad Jamal's mid-'70s fusion efforts for the 20th Century label. Though his funkiest and most accessible recording to date, it nevertheless retains the melodic invention and intricacy of his more conventional jazz records."
4 days ago · So what to make of pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal, who at 87, keeps reinventing a sound he helped define nearly 60 years ago? Dismissed as a cocktail pianist by some, lauded as an innovator by others — including Miles Davis, whose sound he greatly influenced — Jamal scored a rare jazz hit in 1958 with “Poinciana.”.
3 days ago · Ahmad Jamal Dies: Ahmad Jamal, one of the most important and influential jazz pianists of his generation, passed away on April 16, aged 92. Jamal began playing his piano at a young age and went on to develop a unique style, incorporating many diverse influences, including elements of swing, bebop and cool jazz.
