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Ahmad Jamal (July 2, 1930 – April 16, 2023) was a defining force in modern jazz, known for his economical, spacious piano style and telepathic interplay with his trio. A Pittsburgh-born luminary who became an NEA Jazz Master in 1994 and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in 2017, Jamal influenced generations of musicians, including Miles Davis. His work bridged intimate club atmospheres with expansive, lyrical explorations that reshaped the language of jazz piano.