Cedar Chest: The Cedar Walton Songbook

by Cedar Chest: The Cedar Walton S

Overview

Cedar Walton has long been recognized as one of the greats among his fellow musicians, but jazz fans may not truly know how many important compositions he has contributed to the jazz canon. This sampler, drawn from recordings for the HighNote and Savant labels, features ten tracks by seven different artists who interpret Walton's compositions. Latin percussionist Sammy Figueroa's fiery setting of "Firm Roots" and funky Latin take of the pianist's well-known "Bolivia" stand out. The late tenor saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman included Walton in his rhythm section for his interpretations of the terrific hard bop vehicle "Black" and hard-blowing performance of "Cedar's Blues" (with terrific solos all around). Guitarist Larry Coryell included Walton in "Fantasy in D" and "Newest Blues." Pianist Mike LeDonne, tenor saxophonist Houston Person, alto saxophonist Vincent Herring, and vocalist Mark Murphy also offer strong interpretations of gems written by Cedar Walton. This compilation will likely get people to not only investigate the CDs from which they were taken, but the original recordings by Walton of each song as well. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	05/25/2010
Label:	Highnote Records
UPC:	0632375602420
Rank:	129390

Tracks

1. Firm Roots  - Sammy Figueroa  - Gotz Kujack  - John Michalak  - Alex Norris  - Michael Orta  - Nicky Orta  - C. Walton
2. Black  - Bryan Carrott  - David "Fathead" Newman  - C. Walton  - Cedar Walton  - Kenny Washington  - David Williams
3. Fantasy in D  - Larry Coryell  - Billy Drummond  - C. Walton  - Cedar Walton  - Buster Williams
4. Simple Pleasure  - Richie Goods  - Vincent Herring  - Mulgrew Miller  - E.J. Strickland  - C. Walton
5. I'll Let You Know  - Paul Bollenback  - Per Ola Gadd  - Stan Hope  - Houston Person  - C. Walton  - Chip White
6. Life's Mosaic  - Dave Ballou  - Winard Harper  - Allen Mezquida  - Mark Murphy  - Lee Musiker  - Sean Smith  - C. Walton
7. Cedar's Blues  - Curtis Fuller  - Yoron Israel  - David "Fathead" Newman  - C. Walton  - Cedar Walton  - Peter Washington
8. Bleeker St. Theme  - Eric Alexander  - Joe Farnsworth  - Mike LeDonne  - Jeremy Pelt  - C. Walton  - John Webber
9. Newest Blues  - Larry Coryell  - Billy Drummond  - C. Walton  - Cedar Walton  - Buster Williams
10. Bolivia  - Sammy Figueroa  - Gotz Kujack  - John Lovell  - John Michalak  - Michael Orta  - Nicky Orta  - C. Walton

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Vincent Herring   Primary Artist,Sax (Alto)
Houston Person   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Sammy Figueroa   Primary Artist,Congas,Percussion
David "Fathead" Newman   Primary Artist,Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor)
Mike LeDonne   Primary Artist,Piano
Larry Coryell   Primary Artist,Guitar
Mark Murphy   Primary Artist,Vocals
Mulgrew Miller   Piano
Dave Ballou   Trumpet
Peter Washington   Bass
Cedar Walton   Piano
Stan Hope   Piano
Allen Mezquida   Sax (Alto)
Paul Bollenback   Guitar
Billy Drummond   Drums
Chip White   Drums
John Webber   Bass
John Lovell   Trumpet
Nicky Orta   Bass
Buster Williams   Bass
Winard Harper   Drums
David Williams   Bass
Eric Alexander   Sax (Tenor)
Per-Ola Gadd   Bass
Sean Smith   Bass
Joe Farnsworth   Drums
Jeremy Pelt   Trumpet
Richie Goods   Bass
John Michalak   Saxophone
Gotz Kujack   Drums
Michael Orta   Piano
Kenny Washington   Drums
E.J. Strickland   Drums
Yoron Israel   Drums
Lee Musiker   Piano
Curtis Fuller   Trombone
Alex Norris   Trumpet
Bryan Carrott   Vibraphone

Technical Credits

Houston Person   Recording Producer
Sammy Figueroa   Recording Producer
David Jaye   Liner Notes,Compilation Producer
R. Andrew Lepley   Photography
Kevin Blackler   Mastering
Brad Wrolstad   Design
C. Walton   Composer
Don Sickler   Recording Producer
Rachel Faro   Recording Producer
Lee Musiker   Arranger
Mike LeDonne   Recording Producer
David "Fathead" Newman   Recording Producer