| Ahmed Abdul-Malik | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ahmed Abdul-Malik |
| Born | January 30, 1927 |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Died | October 2, 1993 (aged 66) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupations | Bassist |
| Instruments | Bass Oud |
| Labels | Prestige Records |
| Associated acts | Art Blakey |
Ahmed Abdul-Malik (January 30, 1927 in Brooklyn – October 2, 1993 in Long Branch, New Jersey) was a jazz double bassist and oud player of Sudanese descent.[1]
In the mid-1970s, Malik was a substitute instructor in Brooklyn, New York, Junior High School 281, teaching strings under the supervision of Andrew Liotta, acclaimed composer of seven operas, choral, and numerous chamber works. While seeking a teaching cerification, in addition to study under Liotta in orchestration and composition, he also taught Sudanese in the junior high school language department. In the late 1970s he taught individual students private instruction in jazz improvisation at New York University.
He is noted for integrating Middle Eastern and North African music styles in his jazz music. He was the bassist for Art Blakey, Randy Weston, and Thelonious Monk among others. As an oud player he did a tour of South America for the United States Department of State and performed at an African jazz festival in Morocco.
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