Ahmed Abdul-Malik
Ahmed Abdul-Malik | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jonathan Tim, Jr.: 92 |
| Born | January 30, 1927 Brooklyn, New York, US |
| Died | October 2, 1993 (aged 66) Long Branch, New Jersey, US |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Double bass Oud |
| Labels | Prestige |
Ahmed Abdul-Malik (born Jonathan Tim Jr.; January 30, 1927 – October 2, 1993) was an American jazz double bassist and oud player.
Abdul-Malik is remembered for integrating Middle Eastern and North African music styles in his jazz music. He was a bass player for Art Blakey, Earl Hines, Randy Weston, and Thelonious Monk, among others. Abdul-Malik recorded six albums as a leader between 1958 and 1964 before moving into jazz education.