Pittsburgh (album)

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Pittsburgh
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Studio album by
Ahmad Jamal
Released1989
Recorded1989
StudioUniversal Studio, Chicago
Genre Jazz
Length52:01
Label Atlantic 82029-1
Producer Ahmad Jamal, Richard Evans
Ahmad Jamal chronology
Crystal
(1987)		Pittsburgh
(1989)		 Live in Paris 1992
(1992)

Pittsburgh is an album by the American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. [1] It was recorded in 1989 and released on the Atlantic label. [2] It is a tribute to Jamal's hometown. [3] The album was recorded in Chicago. [4]

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [5]
Chicago Sun-Times Star full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [4]
Orlando Sentinel Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [6]

The Sun-Sentinel wrote that, "where 'Cycles' runs right to the edge of being free jazz with its lack of structure, the next tune, 'Fly Away', is built on a straight-ahead, no- frills melody complete with a chorus line." [7] The Orlando Sentinel determined that "Jamal does on Pittsburgh what he does best—experimenting with musical phrasing and cadence." [6] The Omaha World-Herald concluded that "the tunes and arrangements also are done well, yet the result is merely pretty, lightweight stuff." [8]

The AllMusic review stated: "This CD has captured both the character and the shaping hand of Jamal and the distinct sound of Evans, and they are a perfect match in this at-times-exquisite piece of work." [5]

Track listing

All compositions by Ahmad Jamal unless noted.

  1. "Pittsburgh" – 7:03
  2. "Bellows" – 8:50
  3. "Mellowdrama" (Jimmy Heath) – 6:38
  4. "Foolish Ways" – 3:35
  5. "Divertimento" – 5:18
  6. "Cycles" – 8:08
  7. "Fly Away" – 7:25
  8. "Apple Avenue" – 5:33

Personnel

References

  1. ↑ Albertson, Chris (Apr 1990). "Jazz: Ahmad Jamal". Stereo Review. Vol. 55, no. 4. p. 90.
  2. ↑ Ahmad Jamal discography Archived 2012-05-27 at the Wayback Machine accessed May 25, 2012
  3. ↑ Joyce, Mike (28 Dec 1989). "Ahmad Jamal". The Washington Post. p. C11.
  4. 1 2 Sachs, Lloyd (November 16, 1989). "Ahmad Jamal Pittsburgh". Features. Chicago Sun-Times. p. 73.
  5. 1 2 Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed May 25, 2012
  6. 1 2 Barbieri, Susan M. (8 Dec 1989). "Ahmad Jamal". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel. p. 21.
  7. ↑ Khahaifa, Avido (3 Dec 1989). "How Jazz Should Be Done". Sun-Sentinel. p. 3G.
  8. ↑ Smith, Will (December 24, 1989). "Pittsburgh". Entertainment. Omaha World-Herald. p. 8.
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