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Ahmad Jamal Quotes

1930–2023 United States

Ahmad Jamal (born Frederick Russell Jones, July 2, 1930 – April 16, 2023) was an American jazz pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator. For six decades, he was one of the most successful small-group leaders in jazz.

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Random Ahmad Jamal quote

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When I pass a piano anywhere, I have to touch it or play it.

I always tried to divest myself of the music business. I wasn’t too thrilled with the music business at any time [...] So I have always sought to do other things.

Performing is like being the matador in a bullring. You have to be constantly concerned about what you're doing or you get gored.

I'm still evolving, whenever I sit down at the piano [...] I still come up with some fresh ideas.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Ahmad Jamal (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.