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Cedar Anthony Walton Jr. (January 17, 1934 – August 19, 2013) was an American hard bop jazz pianist. He came to prominence as a member of drummer Art Blakey 's band, The Jazz Messengers, before establishing a long career as a bandleader and composer.
Aug 21, 2013 · Cedar Walton, a pianist who distinguished himself as both an accompanist and a soloist, and who wrote some of the most enduring compositions in modern jazz while a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz...
Aug 19, 2013 · Cedar Walton was a renowned jazz pianist who played with bop legends and led his own groups. Learn more about his life, career, and albums on AllMusic, a comprehensive music database and guide.
Cedar Walton was a hard-bop jazz pianist who played with Art Blakey, J. J. Johnson, Benny Golson and others. He also led his own bands and composed Bolivia, Fantasy in D and other songs.
Aug 19, 2013 · Learn about the life and career of Cedar Walton, one of the great hard bop pianists and a 2010 NEA Jazz Master. Explore his discography, compositions, and collaborations with jazz legends such as Coltrane, Blakey, and Morgan.
Aug 19, 2013 · Cedar Walton, a National Endowment for the Arts "jazz master" known as "one of the great hard bop pianists," died early Monday at his home in Brooklyn, N.Y., according to WBGO's The Checkout.
Learn about Cedar Walton, a versatile pianist and composer who played with many jazz greats and recorded "Giant Steps" with John Coltrane. Explore his albums, collaborations, and influences on Blue Note Records.
