Ahmad Jamal Tickets
Ahmad Jamal Concert Tickets
Settle into the smooth sounds and groovy beats with Ahmad Jamal tickets. Revered by critics as an influential pianist and composer, Ahmad Jamal's trademark sparse, tense, dramatic style inspired Miles Davis and helped shape America's post-war "cool jazz" scene. Born as Frederick Russell Jones in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he started playing at three, was classically trained before he reached his teenage years, and cut his teeth with George Hudson's Orchestra and violinist Joe Kennedy's group The Four Strings.
In his twenties, he converted to Islam and changed his name to Ahmad Jamal before forming his own trio. After being discovered by legendary producer and talent scout John Hammond, they went on to receive great critical acclaim for key early tracks Ahmad's Blues and Pavanne. In contrast to the upbeat, fast-paced, be-bop of the 1940s and early 1950s, Jamal's Chamber Music Of The New Jazz (1955) ushered in an era of moody, atmospheric grooves.
A lengthy residency in Chicago led to the classic live album At The Pershing: But Not For Me (1958) and signature hit Poinciana, before Jamal opened his own club and restaurant and recorded prolifically for Argo Records throughout the early 1960s. Standard Eyes (1967) and Cry Young (1968) brought more crossover success, but Jamal experimented with large orchestras, R&B music and Motown in the 1970s and 1980s, before ending up in France, where he returned to his musical roots with The Essence Pt.1 (1994) and Big Byrd (1997).
Continuing to record and perform into his 80s, recognition and respect for Jamal's work has continued to endure. Clint Eastwood featured two of his songs on the soundtrack to his film Bridges of Madison County in 1995 and Jamal continued to tour after celebrating his 80th birthday with a show at the 2011 Montreal Jazz Festival.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear your favorite hits live at a venue near you! Experience the magic of jazz in real time as Ahmad Jamal transports you to a world of rhythm, improvisation, and unforgettable melodies.
How much are Ahmad Jamal tickets?
- Average Price: $76 per ticket
- Cheap Ticket Options: Tickets start at $22 in the upper levels
- VIP Seating: Premium tickets cost over $110 for the best views
Is Ahmad Jamal touring in 2025?
We list tickets as soon as they go on sale, so check back to see when Ahmad Jamal adds new 2025 dates.
What songs are on Ahmad Jamal's setlist?
Ahmad Jamal's setlist while performing in San Francisco , CA at “Miner Auditorium” included the following songs:
- Without You
- One (Ahad)
- Wave
- Laura
- Dynamo
- Swahililand
- I Love You
- Poinciana (Song of the Tree)
- Time on My Hands
- Encore
- Blue Moon
Source: Setlist.fm
