| Pittsburgh | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Ahmad Jamal |
| Cover: | Pittsburgh (album).jpg |
| Released: | 1989 |
| Recorded: | 1989 |
| Studio: | Universal Studio, Chicago |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 52:01 |
| Label: | Atlantic 82029-1 |
| Producer: | Ahmad Jamal, Richard Evans |
| Chronology: | Ahmad Jamal |
| Prev Title: | Crystal |
| Prev Year: | 1987 |
| Next Title: | Live in Paris 1992 |
| Next Year: | 1992 |
Pittsburgh is an album by the American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal.[1] It was recorded in 1989 and released on the Atlantic label.[2] It is a tribute to Jamal's hometown.[3] The album was recorded in Chicago.
The Sun-Sentinel wrote that, "where 'Cycles' runs right to the edge of being free jazz with its lack of structure, the next tune, 'Fly Away', is built on a straight-ahead, no- frills melody complete with a chorus line."[4] The Orlando Sentinel determined that "Jamal does on Pittsburgh what he does best—experimenting with musical phrasing and cadence." The Omaha World-Herald concluded that "the tunes and arrangements also are done well, yet the result is merely pretty, lightweight stuff."[5]
The AllMusic review stated: "This CD has captured both the character and the shaping hand of Jamal and the distinct sound of Evans, and they are a perfect match in this at-times-exquisite piece of work."[6]
All compositions by Ahmad Jamal unless noted.