Pittsburgh (album)

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]

Pittsburgh
Studio album by
Ahmad Jamal
Released1989
Recorded1989
StudioUniversal Studio, Chicago
GenreJazz
Length52:01
LabelAtlantic 82029-1
ProducerAhmad Jamal, Richard Evans
Ahmad Jamal chronology
Crystal
(1987)		 Pittsburgh
(1989)		 Live in Paris 1992
(1992)

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
Chicago Sun-Times[4]
Orlando Sentinel[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. 55 (4): 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. Sachs, Lloyd (November 16, 1989). "Ahmad Jamal Pittsburgh". Features. Chicago Sun-Times. p. 73.
  5. Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed May 25, 2012
  6. 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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