Jamalca (album)
| Jamalca | ||||
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| Studio album by Ahmad Jamal | ||||
| Released | 1974 | |||
| Recorded | 1974 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 41:47 | |||
| Label | 20th Century T-432 | |||
| Producer | Ahmad Jamal and Richard Evans | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Jamalca is an album by American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal featuring performances recorded in 1974 and released on the 20th Century label.[2]
Reception
The Allmusic review awarded the album 3 stars stating "This is essentially a crossover album, and while it is dated, it is still enjoyable in spots... At this point, the potential audience for this album will consist more of crate-digging rare groove enthusiasts than straight-ahead jazz fans".[1]
Track listing
- "Ghetto Child" (Thom Bell, Linda Creed) - 5:37
- "Misdemeanor" (Leon Sylvers III) - 4:30
- "Along the Nile" (Ra Twani Az Yemeni) 4:46
- "Trouble Man" (Marvin Gaye) - 5:11
- "Jamalca" (Ahmad Jamal) - 3:54
- "Don't Misunderstand" (Gordon Parks) - 4:07
- "Theme Bahamas" (Brian Grice) - 6:09
- "Children Calling" (Joel Beale) - 4:45
- "Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless)" (Mike Altman, Johnny Mandel) - 2:48
Personnel
- Ahmad Jamal - piano, electric piano
- Orchestra arranged and conducted by Richard Evans
References
- 1 2 York, W. Allmusic Review accessed May 24, 2012
- ↑ Ahmad Jamal discography accessed May 24, 2012
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