Pittsburgh is an album by the American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. It was recorded in 1989 and released on the Atlantic label.Ahmad Jamal discography accessed May 25, 2012 It is a tribute to Jamal's hometown. The album was recorded in Chicago.
Critical reception
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." The Orlando Sentinel determined that "Jamal does on Pittsburgh what he does best—experimenting with musical phrasing and cadence." The Omaha World-Herald concluded that "the tunes and arrangements also are done well, yet the result is merely pretty, lightweight stuff."
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."Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed May 25, 2012
Track listing All compositions by Ahmad Jamal unless noted. "Pittsburgh" – 7:03 "Bellows" – 8:50 "Mellowdrama" (Jimmy Heath) – 6:38 "Foolish Ways" – 3:35 "Divertimento" – 5:18 "Cycles" – 8:08 "Fly Away" – 7:25 "Apple Avenue" – 5:33
Personnel Ahmad Jamal – piano James Cammack – bass David Bowler – drums Richard Evans – arranger
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