Ahmed Abdul-Malik

Ahmed Abdul-Malik

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Plays / Listener
14,342
Last.fm Listeners
419
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Top 13%
💎 Hidden Gem
1959
Active Since
5
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Ahmed Abdul-Malik (1927-1993) was a U.S. jazz bassist and oud player of Sudanese descent. Born on the 30th January 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, he became noted for integrating Middle Eastern and North African musical styles into his jazz. He served as bassist for Art Blakey, Randy Weston, and Thelonious Monk among others.

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Why This Artist

Ahmed Abdul-Malik has 14K listeners but only 419 platform followers (ratio 34:1) — organic discovery is doing all the work. Fans explore the full catalog, not just singles. A jazz act in the sonic world of Charles Mingus and Sonny Rollins.

Sounds Like

Charles Mingus · Sonny Rollins · Lee Morgan · Wes Montgomery · Thelonious Monk

Discography

The Eastern Moods Of(2022) · album
Ancient Scene
7:16
Magrebi
5:19
Sa-Ra-Ga' Ya-Hindi
9:49
Summertime
10:27
Jazz Sahara(2020) · album
El Haris (Anxious)
11:31
Isma'a (Listen)
9:14
East Meets West(2011) · album
La Ibky (Don't Cry)
4:57
Takseem (Solo)
5:12
Jazz Sounds Of Africa(2008) · album
African Bossa Nova (Instrumental)
6:00
Nadusilma (Instrumental)
4:00
East Meets West(1959) · album
La Ibky (Don't Cry)
4:57
Takseem (Solo)
5:12
Ahmed Abdul-Malik — Underground jazz, oud | Resonance