Vernel Anthony Fournier, known from 1975 as Amir Rushdan, was an American jazz drummer probably best known for his work with Ahmad Jamal from 1956 to 1962.
Vernell Fournier in New York NY playing with Tommy Flanagan and George Mraz. July 7, 1983
Ahmad Jamal was an American jazz pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator. For six decades, he was one of the most successful small-group leaders in jazz. He was a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Master and won a Lifetime Achievement Grammy for his contributions to music history.
Jamal at Keystone Korner in San Francisco, 1980
Jamal in Nashville, October 18, 2019
Jamal and Shahin Novrasli
Jamal performing with bassist James Cammack in 2007