Pittsburgh (album)
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| Pittsburgh | ||||
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| Released | 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1989 | |||
| Studio | Universal Studio, Chicago | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 52:01 | |||
| Label | Atlantic 82029-1 | |||
| Producer | Ahmad Jamal, Richard Evans | |||
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Pittsburgh is an album by the American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal.[1] It was recorded in 1989 and released on the Atlantic label.[2] It is a tribute to Jamal's hometown.[3] The album was recorded in Chicago.[4]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| Chicago Sun-Times | [4] |
| Orlando Sentinel | [6] |
The Sun-Sentinel 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."[7] The Orlando Sentinel determined that "Jamal does on Pittsburgh what he does best—experimenting with musical phrasing and cadence."[6] The Omaha World-Herald concluded that "the tunes and arrangements also are done well, yet the result is merely pretty, lightweight stuff."[8]
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."[5]
