Jamalca (album)

Jamalca is an album by American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal featuring performances recorded in 1974 and released on the 20th Century label.

Jamalca
Studio album by Ahmad Jamal
Released	1974
Recorded	1974
Genre	Jazz
Length	41:47
Label	20th Century T-432
Producer	Ahmad Jamal and Richard Evans
Ahmad Jamal chronology
Ahmad Jamal '73 (1973) Jamalca (1974) Jamal Plays Jamal (1974)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Critical reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "This is essentially a crossover album, and while it is dated, it is still enjoyable in spots... At this point, the potential audience for this album will consist more of crate-digging rare groove enthusiasts than straight-ahead jazz fans".

Track listing

1. "Ghetto Child" (Thom Bell, Linda Creed) – 5:37
2. "Misdemeanor" (Leon Sylvers III) – 4:30
3. "Along the Nile" (Ra Twani Az Yemeni) 4:46
4. "Trouble Man" (Marvin Gaye) – 5:11
5. "Jamalca" (Ahmad Jamal) – 3:54
6. "Don't Misunderstand" (Gordon Parks) – 4:07
7. "Theme Bahamas" (Brian Grice) – 6:09
8. "Children Calling" (Joel Beale) – 4:45
9. "Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless)" (Mike Altman, Johnny Mandel) – 2:48

Personnel

• Ahmad Jamal – piano, Fender Rhodes
• Orchestra arranged and conducted by Richard Evans
• Bass – Richard Evans, Jamil Nasser (track 9)
• Drums – Brian Grice, Frank Gant (track 9)
• Engineer – Paul Serrano
• Vocals – Charles Colbert, Jimmy Spink, Marilyn Haywood, Morra Stewart, Vivian Haywood (Harreel)