For over 25 years, pianist cedar walton has enjoyed an uptempo career, which never seems to slow down. 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. Live at maybeck recital hall, volume 25, 1992 cedar walton the meaning of the blues, from album. 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. However, quite a few of his new pieces could possibly become standards in the future if jazz improvisers explore this disc. 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. The walton trio s signature sound owed fully one third of its sonority and cohesiveness to the presence of trinidadian bassist dave happy williams.
Original jazz classics ojc462, ojccd4622 the cedar walton trio, quartet and quintet cedar. During a 60year career, he wrote music in several classical genres and styles, from film scores to opera. Composer cedar walton free internet radio slacker radio. For cedar walton s debut on the astor place label, the widely respected veteran pianist contributed all nine selections. Albums include eastern rebellion, mobius, and cedar. The maestro is an album by pianist cedar walton with guest vocalist abbey lincoln recorded in 1980 and released on the muse label. Cedar walton sheet music and music books at sheet music plus. 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. For cedar waltons debut on the astor place label, the widely respected veteran pianist contributed all nine selections. Enter the cedar walton reliving the moment giveaway. Cedar walton released forty six albums from 1972 till 2001.
Cedar walton plays featuring ron carter and billy higgins by cedar walton now. 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. This remains one of the finest albums of the 1970s. Jan 06, 2018 cedar walton trio previous post jon balke siwan. The first album cedar walton released in the seventies is breakthrough on muse records. Composer is an album by pianist cedar walton which was recorded in 1996 and released on the astor place label. After attending the university of denver, walton moved to new york in 1955. Cedar walton completed stellar sextet,wrote some beautiful themes,arranged the session,astor place produced the masterpiece. The twoway known as one of the great hard bop pianists, walton was 79.
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. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. He was also one of the musics more underrated composers. 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. His debut recording as a leader came in 1966 with the release of cedar. Although his bolivia is a jazz standard, walton is not normally thought of as a major composer. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. 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. Manhattan after hours contains seven rocksolid jazz standards and two original compositions by the trios guest soloist, australian tenor saxophonist dale barlow. Music profile for cedar walton, born 17 january 1934.
January 17, 1934 august 19, 20 was an american hard bop jazz pianist. All cedar walton transcriptions you can order by email and download in pdf, midi. Listen to your favorite songs from cedar by cedar walton trio now. Hes built up a strong songbook of original material which explores both modal writing and unorthodox chord progressions. Cedar walton as long as theres music muse mcd 5405 1992. Cedar walton listen to free radio stations accuradio. Original jazz classics ojc6002, ojccd60022 cedar walton plays cedar walton. Sir william turner walton, om 29 march 1902 8 march 1983 was an english composer. He came to prominence as a member of drummer art blakeys band before establishing a long career as a bandleader and composer. 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. Manhattan afternoon criss afternoon criss cross 1996. Cedar walton biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
However, quite a few of his new pieces could possibly. 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. Sir william walton, in full sir william turner walton, born march 29, 1902, oldham, lancashire, eng. 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. Walton grew up in dallas, texas, also home to jazz luminaries such as charlie christian and red garland.
Any c, eb, bb, bass instrument or voice intermediate, advanced composed by cedar walton. Listen free to cedar walton composer marthas prize, the vision and more. 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. 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. Walton is survived by his wife, martha, and four children, carl, rodney, cedra and naisha. Cedar walton has been a firstcall hard bop pianist for almost as long as theres been hardbop.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. 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. Ralph moore and vincent herring are marvelous,they play at the height of their powers. Like many of the post bop innovators, walton was a key member. Cedar by cedar walton trio on amazon music unlimited. Pianist cedar walton has been a powerful influence on the development of post bop since the 1960s. Hes also been one of jazzs leading soloists and bandleaders. Maintaining a nonstop itinerary, walton has accompanied a litany of jazz greats while also fronting his own successful groups. 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. 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.
Army service in the late 1950s, walton became a favourite among new yorks hardbop musicians, performing and recording as a sideman with. Cedar walton, ralph moore, roy hargrove, vincent herring. Listen to him perform during a 2010 appearance on nprs piano jazz. 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. The music of cedar walton with the ben markley big. His mother was an aspiring concert pianist, and was waltons. Born january 17, 1934 in dallas, texas, walton set his sights continue reading cedar walton. Hardbop pianist cedar walton has passed on at the age of 79 in brooklyn. 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. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod.
Composer by cedar walton, released in 1996 on astor place. 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. Christian mcbride was lucky enough to be on this session,and on. 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.
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. One flight down is an album by american pianist cedar walton which was recorded in 2006 and released on the highnote label. 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. Cedar anthony walton jr, jazz pianist and composer, born 17 january 1934. Cedar walton astor place astor place label jazz cd, lp. 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.