Jamalca (album)

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

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)