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1974 studio album by Ahmad Jamal
Professional ratings Review scores 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 ]
Studio albums Live albums Compilations