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A pioneer of "cool jazz" who influenced Miles Davis. Ahmad Jamal, An Architect of Modern Jazz, Dead at 92 Consequence Staff
Jazz piano legend Ahmad Jamal has died at the age of 92. The pioneering musician, who was known for his minimalistic playing and compositions that explored space, time and dynamics, passed away at his home in Ashley Falls, Massachusetts on Sunday, 16th April. The news was confirmed to The Washington Post by his longtime agent […] The post Jazz Piano Great Ahmad Jamal Dead at 92 appeared first on Music Feeds.
Musician influenced generations of artists across genres for seven decades
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While Syed Jamal's children are American citizens, CNN reports his wife is not and may also suffer the same fate as Syed.
Syed Ahmed Jamal came to America to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees.
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