Legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal announces first solo album, at age 89

JazzFM shares:

Legendary US jazz musician Ahmad Jamal has announced a solo album - something hes never done before. The pianist who just turned 89 says this project, titled Ballades is a French-inspired love letter to his past, as he reflects on his transcendent journey. It includes three original compositions and three duets with his longtime bassist and friend James Cammack. Theres a nod to Bill Evans with his composition Your Story and the album finishes with Johnny Mandel and Johnny Mercers Emily. Ballades is released on Harcourt Records September 13th.

Ahmad Jamal was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Jazz FM Awards in 2013.