Jamal Plays Jamal Explained

Jamal Plays Jamal
Type:Album
Artist:Ahmad Jamal
Cover:Jamal Plays Jamal.jpg
Released:1974
Recorded:1974
Studio:Generation Sound, New York City and P.S. Recording Studios, Chicago
Genre:Jazz
Length:44:27
Label:20th Century T-459
Producer:Ahmad Jamal
Chronology:Ahmad Jamal
Prev Title:Jamalca
Prev Year:1974
Next Title:Genetic Walk
Next Year:1975

Jamal Plays Jamal is an album by American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal featuring performances recorded in 1974 and released on the 20th Century label.[1]

Critical reception

The Allmusic review awarded the album 4 stars stating "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".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Ahmad Jamal.

  1. "Eclipse" – 7:08
  2. "Pastures" – 6:40
  3. "Dialogue" – 8:43
  4. "Spanish Interlude" – 7:17
  5. "Death and Resurrection" – 4:43
  6. "Swahililand" – 9:56

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ahmadjamal.net/Discography_Ahmad_Jamal.html Ahmad Jamal discography
  2. Ankeny, J. Allmusic Review accessed May 24, 2012