Ahmad Jamal — sold out!
Ahmad Jamal
In his autobiography, Miles Davis describes the impact of hearing pianist Ahmad Jamal. “He knocked me out with his concept of space, his lightness of touch, his understatement,” wrote Miles. The rest of the world found out about Jamal a few years later, when the pianist’s album Live at the Pershing became a runaway hit in 1958. The session perfectly captured his distinctive style, exquisite use of dynamics and subtle interplay, yielding the definitive version of Buddy Bernier’s “Poinciana.” Named as an NEA Jazz Master and a Kennedy Center Living Jazz Legend, Jamal has long been recognized as a bona fide jazz star and younger pianists including Benny Green, Eric Reed and Jacky Terrasson cite him as a primary source of inspiration. At 81, Jamal is still a ceaseless searcher, writing and arranging new music and exploring keyboard sonorities. His recent Dreyfus albums continue to receive acclaim, including last year’s A Quiet Time. Join us for an evening with someone we can certify as a “jazz giant.”
Artist Personnel
Ahmad Jamal piano
James Cammack bass
Herlin Riley drums
Manolo Badrena percussion
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Herbst Theatre
San Francisco's finest chamber music hall, boasting superb acoustics and elegant Beaux Arts décor.
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Listen
- Ahmad Jamal
"Poinciana"
- Ahmad Jamal
"Swahililand"
Watch
Ahmad Jamal Trio — "Poinciana"
Ahmad Jamal — "A Quiet Time"
