Cedar Walton (album)
{{Infobox album
| name = Cedar Walton
| type = Studio
| artist = Cedar Walton
| cover = Cedar Walton (album).jpg
| alt =
| released = 1986
| recorded = April 19, 1985
| venue =
| studio = Studio 44, Monster, Netherlands
| genre = Jazz
| length =
| label = Timeless
SJP 223
| producer = Wim Wigt
| chronology = Cedar Walton
| prev_title = The Trio 3
| prev_year = 1985
| next_title = Bluesville Time
| next_year = 1985
}}
Cedar Walton is an eponymous album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1985 and released on the Dutch Timeless label.[http://www.jazzdisco.org/cedar-walton/catalog/#timeless-sjp-223 Cedar Walton discography], accessed February 17, 2015[http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Timeless_200.htm Timeless Records SJP series discography], accessed February 17, 2015
Reception
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = Allmusic
| rev1Score = {{rating|4.5|5}}
| rev2 = The Penguin Guide to Jazz
| rev2Score = {{rating|4|4}}{{cite book |last1=Cook |first1=Richard |author-link=Richard Cook (journalist) |last2=Morton |first2=Brian |author-link2=Brian Morton (Scottish writer) |title=The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD, LP & Cassette |year=1992 |edition=1st |publisher=Penguin |isbn=978-0-14-015364-4 |page=1119 }}
}}
Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars.[http://www.allmusic.com/album/cedar-walton-mw0000874891 Allmusic listing], accessed February 17, 2015 The Penguin Guide to Jazz wrote: "the material doesn't give anyone enough to bite down on and there's too much filling for too little substance".
Track listing
All compositions by Cedar Walton except as indicated
- "Third Street Blues" – 7:13
- "Magical Lady" (David Williams) – 7:30
- "Short Comings" (Billy Higgins) – 5:42
- "Voices Deep Within" – 8:50
- "I'll Let You Know" – 7:24
- "Bleeker Street Theme" – 5:06
Personnel
References
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