- Born
- 2 July 1930
Pittsburgh - Died
- 16 April 2023
Sheffield - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1948–
- Record labels
- Atlantic Records, Philips Records, OKeh Records, Cadet Records, 20th Century Records
- Discography
- 86 albums
Biography
Ahmad Jamal was a jazz musician who played piano. Ahmad Jamal was born on 2 July 1930 in Pittsburgh and died on 16 April 2023 in Sheffield. The music is usually filed under jazz, post-bop and hard bop. Record labels: Atlantic Records, Philips Records, OKeh Records and Cadet Records. The discography here lists 86 albums, from “Chamber Music of the New Jazz” (1955) to “At the Jazz Showcase: Live in Chicago” (2026). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ahmad Jamal (born Frederick Russell Jones; July 2, 1930 – April 16, 2023) was an American jazz pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator. For six decades, he was one of the most successful small-group leaders in jazz. He was a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Master and won a Lifetime Achievement Grammy for his contributions to music history.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Ahmad Jamal is credited as a sideman
Awards
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Ahmad Jamal play?
Ahmad Jamal is known for playing piano.
When and where was Ahmad Jamal born?
Ahmad Jamal was born 2 July 1930 in Pittsburgh.
What are Ahmad Jamal's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Chamber Music of the New Jazz (1955), Ahmad Jamal Trio at the Spotlight Café (1958), Ahmad Jamal (1959), Jamal at the Penthouse (1959) and Portfolio of Ahmad Jamal (1959).
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