Genetic Walk is an album by American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal featuring performances recorded in 1975 and released on the 20th Century label.[3]

Genetic Walk
Studio album by
Released1980
Recorded1975
StudioP.S. Recording Studio, Chicago, Wally Heider Recording, Los Angeles, and The Village Recorder, Los Angeles
GenreJazz Fusion
Length38:49
Label20th Century T-600
ProducerAhmad Jamal
Ahmad Jamal chronology
Jamal Plays Jamal
(1974)
Genetic Walk
(1980)
Steppin' Out with a Dream
(1976)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[2]

Critical reception

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Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "Last of his albums to enjoy crossover chart activity".[1]

Track listing

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All compositions by Ahmad Jamal unless noted.

  1. "Genetic Walk" – 6:10
  2. "Spartacus Love Theme" (Alex North) – 3:45
  3. "Chaser" – 3:13
  4. "La Costa" (Natalie Cole, Linda Williams) – 5:47
  5. "Pablo Sierra" – 4:39
  6. "Bellows" – 6:45
  7. "Don't Ask My Neighbors" (Skip Scarborough) – 4:16
  8. "Time For Love" (Johnny Mandel, Paul Francis Webster) – 4:14

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b Wynn, R. Allmusic Review accessed May 24, 2012
  2. ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 111. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
  3. ^ Ahmad Jamal discography Archived 2012-05-27 at the Wayback Machine accessed May 24, 2012