Ahmad Jamal

Sunday, July 8, 2007 • 7:30 p.m.

A major influence on Miles Davis, pianist Ahmad Jamal's manupulations of space and silence, tension and release, and dynamics all broke new ground and had a major impact on late '50s cool. His hit version of "Poinciana" remains Jamal's signature tune. And even though Jamal built his reputation on his trio recordings, he has continued to work with different lineups. In the 1970s, he began experimenting with electronic instruments and has also collaborated with orchestras. Ahmad constinues to tour and record regularly in various settings.

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