''Crystal'' is an album by American jazz pianist

Ahmad Jamal Ahmad Jamal (born Frederick Russell Jones, July 2, 1930) is an American jazz pianist, composer, bandleader and educator. For six decades, he has been one of the most successful small-group leaders in jazz. Biography Early life Jamal was born Fr ...

featuring performances recorded in 1987 and released on the Atlantic label.Ahmad Jamal discography
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Critical reception

In an Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "There are some magical moments on this quartet set... Jamal's control of dynamics and inventive use of space proved to be as effective as it had been when he first made his mark in the 1950s, although his chord voicings and general style had evolved. Jamal and his group perform ten of his originals with taste, swing and subtle surprises".Yanow, S
Allmusic Review
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Track listing

''All compositions by Ahmad Jamal'' # "Quest for Light" – 4:48 # "Arabesque" – 4:48 # "Avo" – 7:04 # "Piano Solo" – 1:57 # "For My Daughter" – 3:34 # "Perugia" – 3:57 # "The Last Day" – 6:00 # "Crystal" – 4:58 # "Swahililand" – 4:08 # "The Canteen" – 3:08

Personnel

– piano *

James Cammack James Alfred Conrad Cammack Jr. (born April 15, 1956) is an American jazz bassist from Cornwall, New York. Career For nearly thirty years, he played bass for Ahmad Jamal. His debut solo album, ''Both Sides of the Coin'', was released in 2012. Be ...

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*David Bowler –

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*Willie White – percussion

References

{{Authority control Atlantic Records albums Ahmad Jamal albums 1987 albums