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Ahmad JamalAhmad Jamal Ahmad Jamal American jazz pianist (1930–2023) For the Pakistani cricketer, see Ahmed Jamal (cricketer). For the Egyptian footballer, see Ahmed Jamal (footballer). Ahmad Jamal (born Frederick Russell Jones; July 2, 1930 – April 16, 2023) was an American jazz pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator. For six decades, he was one of the most successful small-group leaders in jazz.[1] He was a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Master and won a Lifetime Achievement Grammy for his contributions to music history.[2][3] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Ahmad Jamal Jamal at Keystone Korner in San Francisco, 1980 Background information Born Frederick Russell Jones (1930-07-02)July 2, 1930 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died April 16, 2023(2023-04-16) (aged 92) Ashley Falls, Massachusetts,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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