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Ahmad Jamal, who helped create the cool jazz genre, has died.
His death was confirmed by his wife, Laura Hess Hay, inthe WashingtonPost.
His band, the Three Strings, became the house band at Chicagos Pershing Hotel.
The albumLive at the Pershing: But Not for Mebecame a classic of cool jazz.
Jamals 1970 albumThe Awakeninghas been sampled by Gang Starr and Nas, among others.
Jamals most recent appearance in pop culture was on the soundtrack for theAtlantaepisode Teddy Perkins.
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Ahmad Jamal was someone who always left me completely starstruck.
Ive stood in a room with him numerous times and never had the guts to say hello.
His vibe was just too regal.
Thank you, Mr. Jamal for all the music you gave us.
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