Cedar Walton - One Flight Down

[sonnyhill]

Very nice date. Straight ahead without ossification. He could teach a lot of these new kids on the block a thing or two about making a solid, enjoyable album. I have to look into his other sessions on High Note. Good sound by RVG.

[Lazaro Vega]

I like his version of Sam Jones' composition "Seven Minds" on this one.

[sonnyhill]

I heard Cedar's version of Hammerhead on the radio and made it a point to pick it up.

[catesta]

Just heard some samples of this one today. Sounds like I'll need to get it.

[Peter Friedman]

In my view, Cedar is one of the very best jazz piano players on the scene. He deserves a special thread devoted to his playing/ recordings.

[Uncle Skid]

I really enjoy the two Astor Place releases -- Composer (1996) and Roots (1997).

All songs "composed and arranged by Cedar Walton".

[marcello]

Love Cedar.

Some favorites are: Pit Inn

Among Friends

The Pentagon

Edited November 26, 2006 by marcello

[Peter Friedman]

Fans of Cedar Walton will want to get a copy of a really fine trio CD by Cedar on the Japanese Venus label.

It ranks among my very favorite recordings by Walton.

Cedar Walton Trio - Midnight Waltz - Venus TKCV-35349

with: David Williams and Jimmy Cobb

[sidewinder]

I'll second 'The Pentagon' and 'Pit Inn'. Two of his best sessions !

There's one called 'As Long As There's Music' that I particularly like - recorded for Muse around 1990 I think. Really though, I don't think Cedar has ever made a bad album.

[Bluesman]

I've always liked Eastern Rebellion with George Coleman on Timeless.

[jlhoots]

New York Time on Chesky (C. McBride, J. Jackson, Cedar, J. Cobb) is nice.