Jamal Plays Jamal

Jamal Plays Jamal
Studio album by Ahmad Jamal
Released	1974
Recorded	1974
Studio	Generation Sound, New York City and P.S. Recording Studios, Chicago
Genre	Jazz
Length	44:27
Label	20th Century T-459
Producer	Ahmad Jamal
Ahmad Jamal chronology
Jamalca (1974) Jamal Plays Jamal (1974) Genetic Walk (1975)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Jamal Plays Jamal is an album by American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal featuring performances recorded in 1974 and released on the 20th Century label.^[2]

Critical reception

The Allmusic review awarded the album 4 stars stating "Jamal Plays Jamal epitomizes the commercial leanings and pop textures that dominate Ahmad Jamal's mid-'70s fusion efforts for the 20th Century label. Though his funkiest and most accessible recording to date, it nevertheless retains the melodic invention and intricacy of his more conventional jazz records".^[1]

Track listing

All compositions by Ahmad Jamal.

1. "Eclipse" – 7:08
2. "Pastures" – 6:40
3. "Dialogue" – 8:43
4. "Spanish Interlude" – 7:17
5. "Death and Resurrection" – 4:43
6. "Swahililand" – 9:56

Personnel

• Ahmad Jamal – piano, electric piano, synthesizer
• Jamil Nasser – bass
• Frank Gant – drums
• Azzedin Weston – congas

References