- Born
- 17 January 1934
Dallas - Died
- 19 August 2013
Brooklyn - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Columbia Records, Cobblestone Records
- Discography
- 51 albums
Biography
Cedar Walton was a jazz musician who played piano. Cedar Walton was born on 17 January 1934 in Dallas and died on 19 August 2013 in Brooklyn. The music is usually filed under jazz and swing. Record labels: Columbia Records and Cobblestone Records. The discography here lists 51 albums, from “Hank Mobley Quintet” (1957) to “Eastern Rebellion 5 - Live” (2021). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.
Cedar Anthony Walton Jr. (January 17, 1934 – August 19, 2013) was an American hard bop jazz pianist. He came to prominence as a member of drummer Art Blakey's band, The Jazz Messengers, before establishing a long career as a bandleader and composer. Several of his compositions have become jazz standards, including "Mosaic", "Bolivia", "Holy Land", "Mode for Joe" and "Ugetsu/Fantasy in D".
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Standards written by Cedar Walton
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Bolivia | D major |
| Firm Roots | E♭ major |
Awards
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Cedar Walton play?
Cedar Walton is known for playing piano.
When and where was Cedar Walton born?
Cedar Walton was born 17 January 1934 in Dallas.
What are Cedar Walton's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Hank Mobley Quintet (1957), The Electric Boogaloo Song (1969), Soul Cycle (1970), Breakthrough! (1972) and A Night at Boomers, Volume 1 (1973).
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