Guitarists · 1927–1993
Ahmed Abdul-Malik
American bassist (1927–1993)
- Born
- 30 January 1927
Brooklyn - Died
- 2 October 1993
Long Branch - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Prestige
- Discography
- 6 albums
Biography
Ahmed Abdul-Malik was a jazz musician who played guitar, double bass, bass instrument and oud. Ahmed Abdul-Malik was born on 30 January 1927 in Brooklyn and died on 2 October 1993 in Long Branch. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Prestige. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “Jazz Sahara” (1958) to “Spellbound” (1964).
Ahmed Abdul-Malik (born Jonathan Tim Jr.; January 30, 1927 – October 2, 1993) was an American jazz double bassist and oud player. Abdul-Malik is remembered for integrating Middle Eastern and North African music styles in his jazz music. He was a bass player for Art Blakey, Earl Hines, Randy Weston, and Thelonious Monk, among others. Abdul-Malik recorded six albums as a leader between 1958 and 1964 before moving into jazz education.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Ahmed Abdul-Malik is credited as a sideman
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Ahmed Abdul-Malik play?
Ahmed Abdul-Malik is known for playing guitar, double bass, bass instrument and oud.
When and where was Ahmed Abdul-Malik born?
Ahmed Abdul-Malik was born 30 January 1927 in Brooklyn.
What are Ahmed Abdul-Malik's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Jazz Sahara (1958), East Meets West (1960), The Music of Ahmed Abdul-Malik (1961), Sounds of Africa (1962) and The Eastern Moods of Ahmed Abdul‐Malik (1963).
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