Ahmad Jamal
cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, post-bop
"The interplay between rhythmic restraint and expansive silences creates a dynamic tension that propels each composition forward while allowing individual voices to breathe freely within the space."
Quick Start
A good place to start with Ahmad Jamal is…
At the Pershing: But Not for Me
1958
Career Arc
Ahmad Jamal's discography from 1955 to 2019
Full discography
Ahmad Jamal's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
Blue Moon
2012
It’s Magic
2008
Complete Live at the Spotlight Club 1958
2007
Complete Live at the Pershing Lounge 1958
2007
Nature: The Essence Part Three
1998
Big Byrd: The Essence Part 2
1996
The Essence Part One
1995
I Remember Duke, Hoagy & Strayhorn
1994
Pittsburgh
1989
Crystal
1987
Rossiter Road
1986
Digital Works
1985
Live at Bubba's
1981
Night Song
1980
Intervals
1980
One
1979
Steppin' Out with a Dream
1976
Genetic Walk
1975
Jamal Plays Jamal
1974
Jamalca
1974
Ahmad Jamal '73
1973
Freeflight
1971
Ballades
2019
Live at the Montreal Jazz Festival 1985
1986
The Awakening
1970
Live in Paris 1992
Poinciana
Recorded Live at Oil Can Harry's
Naked City Theme
Standard Eyes
Ahmad Jamal at the Blackhawk
Outertimeinnerspace
Chicago Revisited: Live At Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase
In Concert
At the Top – Poinciana Revisited
1969
The Bright, the Blue and the Beautiful
1968
Tranquility
1968
Cry Young
1967
Heat Wave
1966
Rhapsody
1966
The Roar of the Greasepaint
1965
Extensions
1965
Macanudo
1963
All of You
1962
Listen to the Ahmad Jamal Quintet
1961
At the Pershing, Vol. 2
1961
Ahmad Jamal's Alhambra
1961
Happy Moods
1960
Jamal at the Penthouse
1959
Portfolio of Ahmad Jamal
1959
The Piano Scene of Ahmad Jamal
1959
At the Pershing: But Not for Me
1958
Ahmad Jamal Trio Volume IV
1958
Count 'Em 88
1956
The Ahmad Jamal Trio
1956
Ahmad Jamal Plays
1955
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Timeline
How their sound evolved over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ahmad Jamal sound like?
The interplay between rhythmic restraint and expansive silences creates a dynamic tension that propels each composition forward while allowing individual voices to breathe freely within the space. Rooted in post-bop and hard bop. Start with At the Pershing: But Not for Me.
What is the best Ahmad Jamal album to start with?
The best album to start with is "At the Pershing: But Not for Me" (1958). It's the most representative of what makes Ahmad Jamal worth hearing.
Who is Ahmad Jamal for?
If you're into post-bop and hard bop, Ahmad Jamal is worth your time. The interplay between rhythmic restraint and expansive silences creates a dynamic tension that propels each composition forward while allowing individual voices to breathe freely within the space.
How many albums does Ahmad Jamal have?
Ahmad Jamal has 56 releases in their discography, including 56 albums.
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