Ahmad Jamal Tickets
Ahmad Jamal Concert Tickets
Escape into the jazz-blues genre with Ahmad Jamal tickets from TicketSmarter. 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. Buy Ahmad Jamal tickets today and get lost in the music.
How much are Ahmad Jamal tickets?
On a whole, Ahmad Jamal ticket prices can be found starting from various ranges as determined by the venue and whether the artist is performing at a festival. Admission for a 1-4 day pass at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the New Orleans Fairgrounds can start from around $90 - $430 and VIP options can begin at about $1,950. Choose the level that’s right for you and buy from our site today.
When do Ahmad Jamal tickets go on sale?
The date and time that Ahmad Jamal concert tickets go on sale will vary. Once a tour is announced, you can typically buy admission from us right away. Very often, we have tickets available in advance of a public sale and a pre-sale code is not required.
Ahmad Jamal Tour Dates & Concert Schedule
Don’t be surprised to find Ahmad Jamal playing at intimate jazz clubs and appearing on the lineup of festivals such as the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in Louisiana. Other popular performance platforms include the Birdland Jazz Club in New York City and the Chicago Blues Festival in Illinois. Ahmad Jamal tour dates will typically feature an array of gigs at a variety of venues and events.
Show after show, the artist brings a signature style and smooth vibe that sounds superior to any stage. The Ahmad Jamal concert schedule generally boasts a plethora of options. So, make plans to be in the audience!
Songs from the Ahmad Jamal Tour 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
