Ahmed McLemore: Jazz Musician in New York

About Ahmed McLemore

Ahmed McLemore is a jazz bassist heard in New York City rooms such as Ornithology Jazz Club. He has worked alongside players including Todd Herbert, Jeremy Manasia, Jason Clotter, Larry Banks, Anthony Pearlman, Brent Lerman, Jules Gardener, and Charlie Lincoln, moving between trio settings and larger bandstands. In a recent Ornithology engagement with pianist Isaac Byrd and drummer Jacob Smith, his role centered on ensemble conversation and clear structural support. His performances favor restraint and listening over display.