Released 2009
A Quiet Time
Ahmad JamalA Quiet Time: the next chapter for Ahmad Jamal
A Quiet Time- Album Overview Released in 2020, "A Quiet Time" marks a significant addition to the discography of reno…
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Released 2005
After Fajr
Ahmad JamalIs After Fajr Ahmad Jamal's best work yet?
After Fajr- Album Overview Released on September 30, 2022, "After Fajr" is an album by renowned jazz pianist Ahmad Ja…
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Released 1973
Ahmad Jamal '73
Ahmad JamalAhmad Jamal '73: what Ahmad Jamal wants you to feel
Ahmad Jamal '73- Album Overview Released in 1973, "Ahmad Jamal '73" is a significant entry in the storied discog…
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Released 1997
Ahmad Jamal With The Assai Quartet
Ahmad JamalAlbum spotlight: Ahmad Jamal – Ahmad Jamal With The Assai Quartet
Ahmad Jamal With The Assai Quartet- Album Overview Ahmad Jamal With The Assai Quartet, released in 2021, is a signifi…
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Released 1962
All Of You
Ahmad JamalOne week with All Of You: thoughts on Ahmad Jamal
All Of You- Album Overview "All Of You," released in 2023, is a significant addition to the discography of the legend…
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Released 1982
American Classical Music
Ahmad JamalInside the atmosphere of Ahmad Jamal's American Classical Music
American Classical Music- Album Overview Ahmad Jamal's "American Classical Music," released in 2023, stands as a prof…
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Released 2019
Ballades
Ahmad JamalIs Ballades Ahmad Jamal's best work yet?
Ballades- Album Overview Released in 2020, "Ballades" marks a significant entry in the storied career of jazz pianist…
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Released 1996
Big Byrd: The Essence, Part 2
Ahmad JamalBig Byrd: The Essence, Part 2 by Ahmad Jamal: expectations vs reality
Big Byrd: The Essence, Part 2- Album Overview "Big Byrd: The Essence, Part 2" is a captivating installment in the dis…
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Released 2012
Blue Moon
Ahmad JamalWhy Ahmad Jamal's Blue Moon matters
Blue Moon- Album Overview Ahmad Jamal's album "Blue Moon" was released in 1956 under the Argo label. Known for his in…
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Released 1956
Chamber Music of the New Jazz
Ahmad JamalExploring the Chamber Music of the New Jazz: A Critique of Ahmad Jamal's Album
Jazz enthusiasts would agree that Ahmad Jamal is one of the greatest contemporary jazz pianists and composers of all …
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Released 1967
Cry Young
Ahmad JamalA closer look at Ahmad Jamal-Cry Young's album Cry Young
Album overview Ahmad Jamal's album "Cry Young," released in 1955, represents a significant moment in the evolution of…
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Released 1987
Crystal
Ahmad JamalAhmad Jamal experiments boldly on Crystal
Crystal- Album Overview Released in 2021 under the label Jazz Village, "Crystal" marks a significant addition to Ahma…
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Released 1985
Digital Works
Ahmad JamalDigital Works: exploring the world of Ahmad Jamal
Digital Works- Album Overview Released in 2020, "Digital Works" marks a significant entry in the illustrious career o…
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Released 1965
Extensions
Ahmad JamalExtensions by Ahmad Jamal: expectations vs reality
Extensions- Album Overview "Extensions," released in 1970, is a pivotal album by the renowned jazz pianist Ahmad Jama…
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Released 1980
Genetic Walk
Ahmad JamalCheck the vibes: Ahmad Jamal – Genetic Walk
Genetic Walk- Album Overview Ahmad Jamal's "Genetic Walk," released in 1996, showcases the legendary jazz pianist's i…
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Released 1960
Happy Moods
Ahmad JamalHappy Moods: the story Ahmad Jamal wants to tell
Happy Moods- Album Overview Released in 1970, "Happy Moods" is a significant album by the acclaimed jazz pianist Ahma…
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Released 1966
Heat Wave
Ahmad JamalA closer look at Ahmad Jamal-Heat Wave's album Heat Wave
Album overview Ahmad Jamal's album "Heat Wave," released in 2019, showcases his profound influence on the jazz genre …
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Released 1995
I Remember Duke, Hoagy & Strayhorn
Ahmad JamalBreaking down the themes in I Remember Duke, Hoagy & Strayhorn by Ahmad Jamal
I Remember Duke, Hoagy & Strayhorn- Album Overview Ahmad Jamal's "I Remember Duke, Hoagy & Strayhorn," released i…
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Released 2003
In Search Of... Momentum
Ahmad JamalThe evolution of Ahmad Jamal in In Search Of... Momentum
In Search Of... Momentum- Album Overview Ahmad Jamal, the esteemed jazz pianist, released "In Search Of... Momentum" …
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Released 1980
Intervals
Ahmad JamalIntervals: discovering Ahmad Jamal's artistry
Intervals- Album Overview "Intervals," released in 2019, is a captivating exploration of jazz artistry by the legenda…
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Released 2008
It's Magic
Ahmad JamalReview of Ahmad Jamal – It's Magic
It's Magic- Album Overview Released in 1955, "It's Magic" is a quintessential jazz album by the legendary pianis…
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Released 1959
Jamal at the Penthouse
Ahmad JamalAhmad Jamal's Jamal at the Penthouse: A
Ahmad Jamal is a jazz legend known for his elegant, yet rhythmic piano style. He has been in the industry for over si…
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Released 1974
Jamal Plays Jamal
Ahmad JamalAhmad Jamal raises the bar with Jamal Plays Jamal
Jamal Plays Jamal- Album Overview Released in 2021, "Jamal Plays Jamal" marks a significant entry in the discography …
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Released 1974
Jamalca
Ahmad JamalAhmad Jamal – Jamalca: a sonic journey
Jamalca- Album Overview Ahmad Jamal's "Jamalca," released in 1974, stands as a testament to the legendary pianist's i…
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Released 2022
Live In Paris (1971) - Lost Ortf Recordings
Ahmad JamalCheck the vibes: Ahmad Jamal – Live In Paris (1971) - Lost Ortf Recordings
Live In Paris (1971) - Lost Ortf Recordings- Album Overview Ahmad Jamal’s "Live In Paris (1971) - Lost Ortf Recording…
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Released 1962
Macanudo
Ahmad JamalMacanudo by Ahmad Jamal: A
Ahmad Jamal is a highly acclaimed American jazz pianist who has been active since the 1950s. He has released over 70 …
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Released 2017
Marseille
Ahmad JamalInside the atmosphere of Ahmad Jamal's Marseille
Marseille- Album Overview Ahmad Jamal's "Marseille," released in 2019, is a masterful exploration of jazz that captur…
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Released 1964
Naked City Theme
Ahmad JamalA closer look at Ahmad Jamal-Naked City Theme's album Naked City Theme
Album overview Ahmad Jamal's album "Naked City Theme" was released in 1959 under the Argo label. This iconic jazz com…
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Released 1998
Nature: The Essence, Part Iii
Ahmad JamalNature: The Essence, Part Iii: the story Ahmad Jamal wants to tell
Nature: The Essence, Part Iii- Album Overview Ahmad Jamal's "Nature: The Essence, Part III," released in 2023, marks …
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Released 1980
Night Song
Ahmad JamalAhmad Jamal returns with Night Song
Night Song- Album Overview Ahmad Jamal's "Night Song," released in 2023, marks a significant return for the legendary…
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Released 1978
One
Ahmad JamalOne: exploring the world of Ahmad Jamal
One- Album Overview Ahmad Jamal's album "One" was released in 2021 under the Jazz Village label. This album marks a s…
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Released 2001
Picture Perfect
Ahmad JamalAhmad Jamal raises the bar with Picture Perfect
Picture Perfect- Album Overview Ahmad Jamal's "Picture Perfect," released in 2021, marks a significant milestone in h…
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