Cedar Walton
Cedar Walton's 1975 RCA Victor "Mobius" should be added to Emusic."SOHO" is the reason why.
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Fabulous - Until!!
Really great playing until one hits track 6 and thinks that one is listening to bad vinyl! eMusic needs to fix this.
Great Jazz Trio Album but ...
... but track 6, "Theme For Red", is corrupted. Download the other 6 tracks, but skip that one (who knows when eMusic will post a good rip). The trio format suits Walton's playing best, and his companions - the late, outstanding Billy Higgins on drums and David Williams on bass - complement his playing in a seamless manner. Not background jazz by any means, but melodic, inspired, and interesting throughout.
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