Genetic Walk
| Genetic Walk | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1980 | |||
| Recorded | 1975 | |||
| Studios | P.S., Chicago, Wally Heider, Los Angeles, and The Village Recorder, Los Angeles | |||
| Genre | Jazz Fusion | |||
| Length | 38:49 | |||
| Label | 20th Century T-600 | |||
| Producer | Ahmad Jamal | |||
| Ahmad Jamal chronology | ||||
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Genetic Walk is an album by American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal featuring performances recorded in 1975 and released on the 20th Century label.[1]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
AllMusic awarded the album 3 stars, stating, "Last of his albums to enjoy crossover chart activity".[2]
Track listing
[edit]All compositions by Ahmad Jamal unless noted.
- "Genetic Walk" – 6:10
- "Spartacus Love Theme" (Alex North) – 3:45
- "Chaser" – 3:13
- "La Costa" (Natalie Cole, Linda Williams) – 5:47
- "Pablo Sierra" – 4:39
- "Bellows" – 6:45
- "Don't Ask My Neighbors" (Skip Scarborough) – 4:16
- "Time for Love" (Johnny Mandel, Paul Francis Webster) – 4:14
Personnel
[edit]- Ahmad Jamal – keyboards
- Calvin Keys – guitar (tracks 5 & 6)
- Danny Leake – guitar (track 7)
- Richard Evans – bass (track 4, 7)
- Roger Harris – bass (track 1)
- John Heard – bass (tracks 2, & 5, 6 & 8)
- Jamil Nasser – bass (track 3)
- Steve Cobb – drums (track 4)
- Frank Gant – drums (tracks 3 & 6)
- Morris Jenkins – drums (track 1, 7)
- Eddie Marshall – drums (track 2)
- Harvey Mason – drums (track 5)
References
[edit]- ↑ Ahmad Jamal discography Archived 2012-05-27 at the Wayback Machine accessed May 24, 2012
- 1 2 Wynn, R. AllMusic Review accessed May 24, 2012
- ↑ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 111. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
