Pianist cedar walton has been a powerful influence on the development of post bop since the 1960s. 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. For his latest highnote recording, walton returns to his favored quintet format with pollwinning trombonist steve turre adding his luxurious, velvet tone to vincent herrings saxophone sound. 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. Cedar walton was an american jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. This remains one of the finest albums of the 1970s. Cedar walton completed stellar sextet,wrote some beautiful themes,arranged the session,astor place produced the masterpiece. May 27, 2018 pianist ben markley, along with special guest trumpeter terell stafford, celebrates one of the more influential and beloved figures in jazz through this unique project, showcasing many of the late pianist and composer cedar walton s most revered tunes through new arrangements for big band. Ralph moore and vincent herring are marvelous,they play at the height of their powers. Composer by cedar walton, released in 1996 on astor place. The walton trio s signature sound owed fully one third of its sonority and cohesiveness to the presence of trinidadian bassist dave happy williams. Cedar walton at maybeck maybeck recital hall series, volume twentyfive concord jazz ccd4546 cedar walton trio manhattan afternoon criss cross jazz du criss 1082 cd 1996 age 62 cedar walton composer astor place tcd4001 1997. Listen to him perform during a 2010 appearance on nprs piano jazz. Cedar walton sheet music and music books at sheet music plus.
The music of cedar walton with the ben markley big. He was also one of the musics more underrated composers. The twoway known as one of the great hard bop pianists, walton was 79. Live at maybeck recital hall, volume 25, 1992 cedar walton the meaning of the blues, from album. Cedar walton as long as theres music muse mcd 5405 1992. Listen to your favorite songs from cedar by cedar walton trio now. For cedar walton s debut on the astor place label, the widely respected veteran pianist contributed all nine selections.
Pianist ben markley, along with special guest trumpeter terell stafford, celebrates one of the more influential and beloved figures in jazz through this unique project, showcasing many of the late pianist and composer cedar waltons most revered tunes through new arrangements for big band. With the release of three sundays in the seventies, cedar walton is assuming his rightful position as one of the masters of jazz piano, and yet one of the more invisible ones. He came to prominence as a member of drummer art blakeys band before establishing a long career as a bandleader and composer. Composer cedar walton free internet radio slacker radio. One flight down one flight down is an album by american pianist cedar walton which was recorded in 2006 and released on the highnote label.
Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Cedar walton was one of the most respected pianists and composers in jazz, and his trio with david williams and willie jones iii was a marvel. The maestro is an album by pianist cedar walton with guest vocalist abbey lincoln recorded in 1980 and released on the muse label. Sir william walton, in full sir william turner walton, born march 29, 1902, oldham, lancashire, eng. Walton grew up in dallas, texas, also home to jazz luminaries such as charlie christian and red garland. Cedar walton trio high definition 24 bit music download. Any c, eb, bb, bass instrument or voice intermediate, advanced composed by cedar walton. Enter the cedar walton reliving the moment giveaway. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Army service in the late 1950s, walton became a favourite among new yorks hardbop musicians, performing and recording as a sideman with. During a 60year career, he wrote music in several classical genres and styles, from film scores to opera. Live at maybeck recital hall, volume 25, 1992 all cedar walton transcriptions you can order by email and download in pdf, midi, sib, mus, xml and etc digital formats.
Cedar anthony walton jr, jazz pianist and composer, born 17 january 1934. Manhattan after hours contains seven rocksolid jazz standards and two original compositions by the trios guest soloist, australian tenor saxophonist dale barlow. Although his bolivia is a jazz standard, walton is not normally thought of as a major composer. For cedar waltons debut on the astor place label, the widely respected veteran pianist contributed all nine selections. However, quite a few of his new pieces could possibly.
Aug 19, 20 media in category cedar walton the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Composer is an album by pianist cedar walton which was recorded in 1996 and released on the astor place label. Cedar walton has been a firstcall hard bop pianist for almost as long as theres been hardbop. Pianist ben markley, along with special guest trumpeter terell stafford, celebrates one of the more influential and beloved figures in jazz through this unique project, showcasing many of the late pianist and composer cedar walton s most revered tunes through new arrangements for big band. Hes built up a strong songbook of original material which explores both modal writing and unorthodox chord progressions. Cedar walton biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Jan 06, 2018 cedar walton trio previous post jon balke siwan. 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. Original jazz classics ojc6002, ojccd60022 cedar walton plays cedar walton. Over four decades, walton became an accomplished solo artist, trio leader and and composer of many jazz standards such as ugetsu, mosaic, firm roots, and bolivia.
One flight down is an album by american pianist cedar walton which was recorded in 2006 and released on the highnote label. As a composer, cedar is one of the finest in jazz whose works have been widely recorded with many now being recognized as jazz standards. Maintaining a nonstop itinerary, walton has accompanied a litany of jazz greats while also fronting his own successful groups. Cedar walton listen to free radio stations accuradio. Cedar by cedar walton trio on amazon music unlimited. After attending the university of denver, walton moved to new york in 1955. 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.
Listen free to cedar walton composer marthas prize, the vision and more. His mother was an aspiring concert pianist, and was waltons. Hardbop pianist cedar walton has passed on at the age of 79 in brooklyn. Sir william turner walton, om 29 march 1902 8 march 1983 was an english composer. The project showcases many of the late pianist and composer cedar walton s revered tunes in a fresh light through new big band arrangements. 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. With the help of special guest trumpeter terell stafford, the ben markley big band celebrates one of the most influential and beloved figures in jazz. Cedar walton plays featuring ron carter and billy higgins by cedar walton now. Hes also been one of jazzs leading soloists and bandleaders. In a splendid, though often underappreciated, a career spanning six decades, hes had notable stints in the bands of giants like jj johnson, lee morgan, art farmer, and. Even though walton shows up once in a while to illuminate cds by the likes of freddy cole, his recent recorded output is sparse, and listeners have to seek out his rare. 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. 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. However, quite a few of his new pieces could possibly become standards in the future if jazz improvisers explore this disc.
Cedar walton, a pianist who distinguished himself as both an accompanist and a soloist, and who wrote some of the most enduring compositions in modern. Cedar walton astor place astor place label jazz cd, lp. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Christian mcbride was lucky enough to be on this session,and on. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Music profile for cedar walton, born 17 january 1934. January 17, 1934 august 19, 20 was an american hard bop jazz pianist.
January 22, 2010 pianist cedar walton was a guest on the very first season of piano jazz, and he returns as part of the programs continuing 30thanniversary. Original jazz classics ojc462, ojccd4622 the cedar walton trio, quartet and quintet cedar. For over 25 years, pianist cedar walton has enjoyed an uptempo career, which never seems to slow down. Born january 17, 1934 in dallas, texas, walton set his sights continue reading cedar walton. All cedar walton transcriptions you can order by email and download in pdf, midi. Cedar walton, whose long and illustrious career ended with his passing in august 20, was not only one of his eras most celebrated jazz pianists but a musician whose impressive talents as a composer were often beclouded by his remarkable success as a performer.
Cedar walton, ralph moore, roy hargrove, vincent herring. Albums include eastern rebellion, mobius, and cedar. The first album cedar walton released in the seventies is breakthrough on muse records. His early work made him one of englands most important composers between the time of vaughan williams and that of benjamin britten walton, the son of a choirmaster father and a vocalist.
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