Jazz pianist Ahmed Jamal passed away at the age of 92

By Naveen Apr 17, 2023

Ahmed Jamal, the influential jazz pianist who inspired generations of musicians for seven decades, died Sunday, The Washington Post reported.

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His wife, Laura Hess-Hay, who is 92, confirmed the news for the Review.

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Jamal began his professional career while at an elite academy in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Composer of multiple musicals in his seven-decade career.

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First performed under the name Fritz Jones.

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He was one of the first African American artists to openly embrace the Muslim faith.

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In the 1950s Ahmed started performing under the name Jamal.

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