''Pittsburgh'' is an album by the American jazz pianist

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. 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 ''

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'' 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" (

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) – 6:38 # "Foolish Ways" – 3:35 # "Divertimento" – 5:18 # "Cycles" – 8:08 # "Fly Away" – 7:25 # "Apple Avenue" – 5:33

Personnel

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*David Bowler –

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*Richard Evans –

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References

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