Album: Firm Roots by Cedar Walton (1976)
Genre: Jazz
Format: Album

Artist Background: Cedar Anthony Walton, Junior (born January 17, 1934) is an American hard bop jazz pianist. He came to prominence as a member of drummer Art Blakey's band before establishing a long career as a bandleader and composer. Walton grew up in Dallas, Texas. His mother was an aspiring concert pianist, and was Walton's initial teacher. She also took him to jazz performances around Dallas. Walton cites Nat King Cole, Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk and Art Tatum as his major influences on piano. He began e... Emerged in the classic era.

Music Scene: Emerged in the classic era.

Tags: Jazz, 1970s, Album


Firm Roots

Cedar Walton

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