Jamalca is an album by American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal featuring performances recorded in 1974 and released on the 20th Century label.Ahmad Jamal discography accessed May 24, 2012
Critical reception Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "This is essentially a crossover album, and while it is dated, it is still enjoyable in spots... At this point, the potential audience for this album will consist more of crate-digging rare groove enthusiasts than straight-ahead jazz fans".York, W. Allmusic Review accessed May 24, 2012
Track listing "Ghetto Child" (Thom Bell, Linda Creed) – 5:37 "Misdemeanor" (Leon Sylvers III) – 4:30 "Somewhere Along The Nile" (Richard Evans, Ra Twani Az Yemeni) 4:46 "Trouble Man" (Marvin Gaye) – 5:11 "Jamalca" (Ahmad Jamal) – 3:54 "Don't Misunderstand" (Gordon Parks) – 4:07 "Theme Bahamas" (Brian Grice) – 6:09 "Children Calling" (Joel Beale) – 4:45 "Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless)" (Mike Altman, Johnny Mandel) – 2:48
Personnel Ahmad Jamal – piano Orchestra arranged and conducted by Richard Evans Bass – Richard Evans, Jamil Nasser (track 9) Drums – Brian Grice, Frank Gant (track 9) Engineer – Paul Serrano Vocals – Charles Colbert, Jimmy Spink, Marilyn Haywood, Morra Stewart, Vivian Haywood (Harreel)
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