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Acclaimed Jazz Pianist Ahmad Jamal Passes Away at 92

Throughout his career, Jamal won numerous awards, including France's prestigious Ordre des Arts and des Lettres and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Bwetunge Ivan by Bwetunge Ivan
April 18, 2023
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Ahmad Jamal, a renowned American jazz pianist, composer, and band leader, has died at the age of 92. The artist’s impressive career spanned over seven decades, leaving an indelible mark on the jazz scene.

KAMPALA, UGANDA | NOW THEN DIGITAL — Ahmad Jamal, a celebrated American jazz pianist, composer, and band leader whose career spanned over seven decades, has passed away at the age of 92.

jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal dies at 92
His unique style and contributions to the jazz genre will continue to inspire and resonate with audiences around the world.

His wife confirmed his death to the Washington Post, while his daughter Sumayah Jamal informed The New York Times that he died of prostate cancer.

Early life and career

Jamal was born Frederick Russell Jones in Pittsburgh in 1930, and his formative years in the city’s eclectic musical culture played a vital role in his artistic development.

Over the years, he influenced a generation of musicians, including his close friend, legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis.

Breakthrough and success

Jamal made his commercial breakthrough in 1958 with an album entitled “Ahmad Jamal at the Pershing: But Not for Me.” The album spent over 100 weeks on the Billboard magazine charts and brought him mainstream recognition.

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Legacy and influence

Jamal’s influence continued long after his commercial success in the late 1950s, with his piano riffs sampled by many hip hop artists. He was credited with attracting a larger pop audience to appreciate jazz.

Awards and recognition

Throughout his career, Jamal won numerous awards, including France’s prestigious Ordre des Arts and des Lettres and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Final thoughts

The passing of Ahmad Jamal marks the end of an era for jazz music. He will always be remembered as one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time, whose contributions to the genre will be celebrated for many years to come.

Acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and band leader, Ahmad Jamal, passed away on Sunday at the age of 92. Jamal died of prostate cancer. His daughter, Sumayah Jamal, confirmed the news to The New York Times.

Legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal

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Bwetunge Ivan

Bwetunge Ivan

Seasonal writer at Now Then Digital. I specialize in logo design, branding, web design for Lifestyle Uganda and offer music promotion to artists of all kind around Uganda. WhatsApp me on +256754863448.

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