Jamalca (album)
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| Jamalca | ||||
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| 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]
Critical reception[edit]
Allmusic 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[edit]
- "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[edit]
- Ahmad Jamal – piano, Fender Rhodes
- Orchestra arranged and conducted by Richard Evans
- Bass – Richard Evans, Jamil Nasser (track 9)
- Drums – Brian Grice, Frank Gant (track 9)
- Engineer – Paul Serrano
- Vocals – Charles Colbert, Jimmy Spink, Marilyn Haywood, Morra Stewart, Vivian Haywood (Harreel)
References[edit]
- ^ a b York, W. Allmusic Review accessed May 24, 2012
- ^ Ahmad Jamal discography Archived 2012-05-27 at the Wayback Machine accessed May 24, 2012
