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
"Ghetto Child" (Thom Bell, Linda Creed) – 5:37
"Misdemeanor" (Leon Sylvers III) – 4:30
"Along the Nile" (Ra Twani Az Yemeni) 4:46
"Trouble Man" (Marvin Gaye) – 5:11
"Jamalca" (Ahmad Jamal) – 3:54
"Don't Misunderstand" (Gordon Parks) – 4:07
"Theme Bahamas" (Brian Grice) – 6:09
"Children Calling" (Joel Beale) – 4:45
"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)