Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal (born Frederick Russell Jones; July 2, 1930 – April 16, 2023) was an American jazz pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator. For six decades, he was one of the most successful small-group leaders in jazz. He was a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Master and won a Lifetime Achievement Grammy for his contributions to music history.

For the Pakistani cricketer, see Ahmed Jamal (cricketer). For the Egyptian footballer, see Ahmed Jamal (footballer).

Ahmad Jamal
Jamal at Keystone Korner in San Francisco, 1980
Background information
Birth nameFrederick Russell Jones
Born(1930-07-02)July 2, 1930
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 16, 2023(2023-04-16) (aged 92)
Ashley Falls, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
  • Jazz
  • hard bop
  • modal jazz
  • cool jazz
  • post-bop
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Piano
Years active1948–2020
Labels
Websitewww.ahmadjamal.com
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