Composer (album) explained

Composer
Type:Studio
Artist:Cedar Walton
Cover:Composer (album).jpg
Border:yes
Released:June 25, 1996
Recorded:January 9 & 10, 1996
Clinton Recording Studios, NYC
Genre:Jazz
Length:61:08
Label:Astor Place
TCD-4001
Producer:Don Sickler
Chronology:Cedar Walton
Prev Title:Manhattan Afternoon
Prev Year:1992
Next Title:Roots
Next Year:1997

Composer is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1996 and released on the Astor Place label.[1]

Reception

Scott Yanow of AllMusic reviewed the album stating, "Walton is not normally thought of as a major composer. However, quite a few of his new pieces could possibly become standards in the future if jazz improvisers explore this disc... Highly recommended".

Track listing

All compositions by Cedar Walton

  1. "Martha's Prize" - 6:15
  2. "The Vision" - 7:25
  3. "Happiness" - 5:51
  4. "Minor Controversy" - 7:14
  5. "Hindsight" - 8:21
  6. "Underground Memoirs" - 7:41
  7. "Theme for Jobim" - 6:17
  8. "Groove Passage" - 6:12
  9. "Ground Work" - 5:52

Personnel

Production

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/cedar-walton/catalog/#astor-place-tcd-4001 Cedar Walton discography