Cedar: The Life and Music of Cedar Walton Volume 18 Markley Ben
Cedar: The Life and Music of Cedar Walton Volume 18 Markley Ben Grammy Award-winning pianist, bandleader, and composer Cedar Walton (1934-2013) is a major figure in jazz, associated with a variety of…
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Cedar: The Life and Music of Cedar Walton Volume 18 Markley Ben
Grammy Award-winning pianist, bandleader, and composer Cedar Walton (1934-2013) is a major figure in jazz, associated with a variety of styles from bebop to funk and famous for composing several standards. In 1955, Walton moved to New York, immediately gaining recognition from notable musicians and nightclub proprietors. Born and raised in Dallas, Walton studied music in Denver, where he jammed with musicians such as Charlie Parker and John Coltrane.
after serving abroad in the Army, he joined Benny Golson and Art Farmer's Jazztet. When Walton returned to the U.S. Later, he became both pianist and arranger for Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers.
Next, he worked as part of Prestige Records's house rhythm section, recording with numerous greats and releasing his own albums.One hallmark of Walton's impact is his numerous long-term collaborations with giants such as trombonist Curtis Fuller