Ahmad Jamal Overview

Jazz Pianist. Jamal was born in Pittsburgh and emerged as a young, virtuoso pianist during the 1950s. He performs primarily in a jazz piano trio setting. His most famous recording is Live at the Pershing (1958), featuring Israel Crosby (bass) and... [more]

Jazz Pianist. Jamal was born in Pittsburgh and emerged as a young, virtuoso pianist during the 1950s. He performs primarily in a jazz piano trio setting. His most famous recording is Live at the Pershing (1958), featuring Israel Crosby (bass) and Vernel Fournier (drums). While Jamal never received the same fame as artists like Miles Davis, many great jazz artists cite him as an influence because of his innovative conception. He continues to perform to this day. [show less]