I was very fortunate to see Cedar and the trio quite a few times. Even got to chat with Cedar on a couple of occasions and as a club volunteer, made him some popcorn after the gig !
First time I saw him was with Eastern Rebellion around 1980, also with Higgins and Williams. Last time was a free outdoor gig in Central LA, Pershing Square, in 1999 where that very same trio was backing George Coleman. That was the last occasion I saw Billy Higgins - an absolute trooper. I have photos taken at that gig somewhere.
Most unusual gig of his - Ronnie Scott’s where the trio had Prof Irwin Corey as the 2nd act. The Prof asked for audience questions and the first one was ‘When is Cedar Walton coming back on?’
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