Abdul-Malik, Ahmed
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Name (Latin)
Abdul-Malik, Ahmed
Other forms of name
Malik, Ahmed Abdul-
Date of birth
1927-01-30
Date of death
1993-10-02
Field of activity
Jazz
Occupation
Double bassists
Oud players
Gender
male
MARC
MARC
Sources of Information
- Monk, T. At the Five Spot [SR] p1977 (a.e.)container (Ahmed Abdul-Malik, jazz double bassist)
- All music guide WWW site, July 3, 2008(Ahmed Abdul-Malik; b. Jan. 30, 1927, New York, N.Y.; d. Oct. 2, 1993, Long Branch, N.J.; jazz double bassist and oud player)
Wikipedia description:
Ahmed Abdul-Malik (born Jonathan Tim Jr.; January 30, 1927 – October 2, 1993) was an American jazz double bassist and oud player. Abdul-Malik is remembered for integrating Middle Eastern and North African music styles in his jazz music. He was a bass player for Art Blakey, Earl Hines, Randy Weston, and Thelonious Monk, among others. Abdul-Malik recorded six albums as a leader between 1958 and 1964 before moving into jazz education.
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