Like almost all the regular favourites at ronnies in the scottking era, walton was a. January 17, 1934 august 19, 20 was an american hard bop jazz pianist. Jun 24, 2014 cedar walton trio without a song from pit inn tokyo japan dec 23 1974. The trio 3 1985 cedar walton 1986 bluesville time 1985 cedar walton is an eponymous album by pianist cedar walton which was recorded in. Spectrum is an album by pianist cedar walton, recorded in 1968 and released on the prestige label.
The cedar walton collection by cedar walton sheet music. Cedar walton offers in these cds a stellar performance of some of his best known compositions and interpretetions. If you dont have an account, you can create one by visiting the create account page and registering your new control4 system. Prestige pr 7618 cedar walton the electric boogaloo song prestige prcd241452 cedar walton spectrum original jazz classics ojc6002, ojccd60022 cedar walton plays cedar walton. One of the most valued of all hard bop accompanists, cedar walton was a versatile pianist whose funky touch and cogent melodic sense graced the recordings of many of jazzs greatest players. Guitarist larry coryell is heard here performing with the late cedar walton, on cedars tune, fantasy in d aka ugetsu. Oct 10, 2014 cedar walton, pianist, composer and leader of several jazz groups, makes us listen a brand new version of over the rainbow, one of the most popular and loved composition of harold arlen. One such was the pianist and composer cedar walton, who has died aged 79. However, quite a few of his new pieces could possibly become standards in the future if jazz improvisers explore this disc.
Casa is the 1st album of the trio led by brazilian pianist and composer eloa. Cedar walton the electric boogaloo song 1969, vinyl. First set by cedar walton on amazon music unlimited. Christian mcbride was lucky enough to be on this session,and on. Cedar walton musician music database radio swiss jazz. Cedar walton trio without a song from pit inn tokyo japan dec 23 1974. Original jazz classics ojccd4622 kenny dorham, trumpet. The twoway known as one of the great hard bop pianists, walton was 79. This remains one of the finest albums of the 1970s. Listen to your favorite songs from first set by cedar walton now.
Composer is an album by pianist cedar walton which was recorded in 1996 and released on the astor place label. Groucho marx you bet your life recommended for you. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. The first album cedar walton released in the seventies is breakthrough on muse records. Like almost all the regular favourites at ronnies in the scottking era, walton was a class jazz act who could play. The trio 3 1985 cedar walton 1986 bluesville time 1985 cedar walton is an eponymous album by pianist cedar walton which was recorded in 1985 and released on the dutch timeless label.
A onetime member of art blakeys jazz messengers, cedar walton is one of the most soughtafter and versatile pianists in jazz. Their live set recorded in bologna, italy features the band performing four walton. Cedar walton, george coleman, sam jones and billy higgins. Aug 19, 20 from the 80s onward, walton continued to lead his own fine bands, releasing numerous albums including the maestro in 1980, cedar walton plays in 1986, and composer in 1996, followed a year later by roots, featuring trumpeter terence blanchard and saxophonist joshua redman. Walton grew up in dallas, texas, also home to jazz luminaries such as charlie christian and red garland. His mother, ruth, played and sang popular songs at home. Cedar walton, ralph moore, roy hargrove, vincent herring. Fred hersch 8 piano transcriptions heights music international. Cedar walton plays 1987 duo 1990 cedar walton plays is an album by pianist cedar walton which was recorded in 1986 and released on the delos label in 1993. Digitally remastered twofer containing a pair of albums from the jazz pianist on one cd. For cedar walton s debut on the astor place label, the widely respected veteran pianist contributed all nine selections. He came to prominence as a member of drummer art blakey s band before establishing a long career as a bandleader and composer. Pianist cedar waltons debut as a leader is quite impressive.
Listen to him perform during a 2010 appearance on nprs piano jazz. New, exciting versions of watermelon man by herbie hancock or bolivia by cedar walton appeared but also soft, atmospheric pieces like keith jarrets my. Jul 02, 2011 a onetime member of art blakeys jazz messengers, cedar walton is one of the most soughtafter and versatile pianists in jazz. Ralph moore and vincent herring are marvelous,they play at the height of their powers. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Although the eastern rebellion name is not used on this release, the personnel of the quintet pianist cedar walton, tenor saxophonist bob berg, trombonist curtis fuller, bassist david williams and drummer billy higgins is the same as the mid80s version of that hard bop group. The bouncer has all the attributes of a great cedar walton cd, and every tune moves.
Brass choir or ensemble, drums, vibraphone, hand percussion, uk brass band set up digital download by stevie wonder. Cedar by cedar walton trio on amazon music unlimited. Cedar walton released forty six albums from 1972 till 2001. Nea jazz master cedar walton has enjoyed an uptempo career, which never seems to slow down. Nobody understands that better than the dallasborn pianistcomposer cedar walton. As an member of art blakeys jazz messengers in the 60s, and as an. However, quite a few of his new pieces could possibly.
Listen to your favorite songs from duo by cedar walton, david williams now. Cedar walton, pianist, composer and leader of several jazz groups, makes us listen a brand new version of over the rainbow, one of the most popular and loved composition of harold arlen. Cedar walton, george coleman, sam jones and billy higgins eastern rebellion. He was not initially interested in reading music, but he showed an early. From the 80s onward, walton continued to lead his own fine bands, releasing numerous albums including the maestro in 1980, cedar walton plays in 1986, and composer in 1996, followed a year later by roots, featuring trumpeter terence blanchard and saxophonist joshua redman. This cd reissue which includes a new rendition of take the a train showcases walton with bassist leroy vinnegar and drummer billy higgins on my ship, features a pair of quartet numbers with trumpeter kenny dorham, has tenor saxophonist junior cook in dorhams place on two other pieces including come sunday and uses a. Cedar walton the electric boogaloo song 1969, vinyl discogs. The pianist, composer cedar walton has been known to jazz audiences for over five decades, and is likely to be remembered as an exemplar for fellow musicians, rather than a. He was also one of the musics more underrated composers. Fusion and jazz rock was dominating the music scene but this recording asserted that real jazz played by acoustic instruments was the way to go and the music was still fresh and relevant.
The tune was originally recorded when cedar was the pianist with art blakey. Aug 23, 20 one such was the pianist and composer cedar walton, who has died aged 79. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. When cedar died in august, i wrote in my blog jazzinsideandout dot com, his impeccable harmonic sense was never on better display than in cedar walton at.
Media in category cedar walton the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. This cd reissue which includes a new rendition of take the a train showcases walton with bassist leroy vinnegar and drummer billy higgins on my ship, features a pair of quartet numbers with trumpeter kenny dorham, has tenor saxophonist junior cook in dorhams place on two other pieces including. Find similar albums to composer cedar walton on allmusic. Find cedar walton discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Oct 10, 2014 guitarist larry coryell is heard here performing with the late cedar walton, on cedar s tune, fantasy in d aka ugetsu.
Third set 1977 animation 1978 eastern rebellion 3 1979 animation is an album by pianist cedar walton recorded in 1978 and released on the columbia label. Listen to your favorite songs from cedar by cedar walton trio now. An acclaimed hardbop pianist who has performed with a whos who of artists, cedar walton is also a highly respected composer. He joins alyn shipton to discuss records made under his own name, as. Deardra shuler, cedar walton and barry harris to play jazz at. Composer cedar walton free internet radio slacker radio. This was in part cedars regular band, which i heard live several times in nyc, and its representative. John fordham, cedar walton obituary, guardian, august 23, 20. This was in part cedar s regular band, which i heard live several times in nyc, and its representative. Cedar walton completed stellar sextet,wrote some beautiful themes,arranged the session,astor place produced the masterpiece.
Pianist cedar walton s debut as a leader is quite impressive. Cedar walton plays is an album by pianist cedar walton which was recorded in 1986 and released on the delos label in 1993. Duo by cedar walton, david williams on amazon music unlimited. He came to prominence as a member of drummer art blakeys band before establishing a long career as a bandleader and composer. Javon jackson kirk macdonald jj johnson cedar walton ric frank. William walton composer 19021983 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. The pianist, composer cedar walton has been known to jazz audiences for over five decades, and is likely to be remembered as an exemplar for fellow musicians, rather than a populist hero. After attending the university of denver, walton moved to new york in 1955. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Shop our newest and most popular cedar walton sheet music such as stella by starlight, or click the button above to browse all cedar walton sheet music. In weiterer folge arbeitete er dann mit cedar walton, freddie hubbard, dizzy.
Complete your george coleman, cedar walton, sam jones and billy higgins collection. The pianist, composer cedar walton has been known to jazz. Although his bolivia is a jazz standard, walton is not normally thought of as a major composer. Walton often said he preferred the role of accompanist to that of bandleader. These albums feature a stellar line up including miles davis longtime drummer al foster, and future solo artists bob berg and steve turre alongside freddie hubbard and other great session players. As a composer, cedar is one of the finest in jazz whose.
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