The Music of Ahmed Abdul-Malik


The Music of Ahmed Abdul-Malik is the third album by double bassist and oud player Ahmed Abdul-Malik featuring performances recorded in 1961 and originally released on the New Jazz label.

Reception

of Allmusic says, "This jazz musician of Sudanese descent shows up here and there on recording sessions from the '60s, including a stint as a member of Thelonious Monk's combo. He also played oud and took part in a variety of attempts to blend his roots music with jazz, out of which this is one of the most successful".

Track listing

All compositions by Ahmed Abdul-Malik except as indicated
  1. "Nights on Saturn" - 7:25
  2. "The Hustlers" - 5:25
  3. "Oud Blues" - 4:03
  4. "La Ikbey" - 5:44
  5. "Don't Blame Me" - 7:14
  6. "Hannibal's Carnivals" - 4:35

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