Ahmad Jamal

Born on July 2, 1930 in
Pittsburgh, Ahmad began
playing music at the early age
of 3, started formal studies
at the age of 7 and at the age
of 14 he joined the musicians
union. He formed his first
trio in 1950, The Three
Strings.

When the trio disbanded in
1962, he formed a new trio and
released the albums Macanudo,
Standard Eyes and Cry Young.

Ahmad Jamal, a jazz pianist,
trio leader and composer, has
been considered one of the
most successful jazz's
small-group leaders.

He has also received several
awards and recognitions
including The Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts'
Living Legends Award, The
French Jazz Academy awards and
a lot more.

Videos In The Playlist:

Ahmad Jamal Trio - Darn That Dream 1959
Ahmad Jamal - Lover Man (Where Can You Be)
Ahmad Jamal - Superstition
Ahmad Jamal - Love For Sale
Ahmad Jamal - Minor Moods
Ahmad Jamal - Stolen Moments
Ahmad Jamal - One
Ahmad Jamal - Need to smile
Ahmad Jamal - Dialogue
Ahmad jamal - It's Magic
Ahmad Jamal - But Not For Me
Ahmad Jamal - A Quiet Time
Ahmad Jamal - Hi Fly