title: Pittsburgh (album)
text: # Pittsburgh (album)
  
  Pittsburgh is an album by the American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. It was recorded in 1989 and released on the Atlantic label. It is a tribute to Jamal's hometown. The album was recorded in Chicago.
  
  ## Critical reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | AllMusic | |
  | Chicago Sun-Times | |
  | Orlando Sentinel | |
  
  The Sun-Sentinel wrote that, "where 'Cycles' runs right to the edge of being free jazz with its lack of structure, the next tune, 'Fly Away', is built on a straight-ahead, no- frills melody complete with a chorus line." The Orlando Sentinel determined that "Jamal does on Pittsburgh what he does best—experimenting with musical phrasing and cadence." The Omaha World-Herald concluded that "the tunes and arrangements also are done well, yet the result is merely pretty, lightweight stuff."
  
  The AllMusic review stated: "This CD has captured both the character and the shaping hand of Jamal and the distinct sound of Evans, and they are a perfect match in this at-times-exquisite piece of work."
  
  ## Track listing
  
  All compositions by Ahmad Jamal unless noted.
  
  * "Pittsburgh" – 7:03
  * "Bellows" – 8:50
  * "Mellowdrama" (Jimmy Heath) – 6:38
  * "Foolish Ways" – 3:35
  * "Divertimento" – 5:18
  * "Cycles" – 8:08
  * "Fly Away" – 7:25
  * "Apple Avenue" – 5:33
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Ahmad Jamal – piano
  * James Cammack – bass
  * David Bowler – drums
  * Richard Evans – arranger
  * Jazz portal
  