The Maestro (Cedar Walton album) explained

The Maestro
Type:	Album
Artist:	Cedar Walton
Cover:	The Maestro (Cedar Walton album).jpg
Released:	1981
Recorded:	December 15, 1980 Hollywood, CA
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Muse MR 5244
Producer:	Cedar Walton
Chronology:	Cedar Walton
Prev Title:	Soundscapes
Prev Year:	1980
Next Title:	Piano Solos
Next Year:	1981

The Maestro is an album by pianist Cedar Walton with guest vocalist Abbey Lincoln recorded in 1980 and released on the Muse label.^[1]

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars calling it "A well-rounded and easily recommended set of advanced straightahead jazz."^[2]

Track listing

1. "The Maestro" (Cedar Walton) – 4:38
2. "Rhythm-a-Ning" (Thelonious Monk) – 6:30
3. "Not in Love" (Abbey Lincoln) – 3:30
4. "Sabiá" (Antônio Carlos Jobim, Chico Buarque) – 6:22
5. "In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) – 6:50
6. "Blue Monk" (Monk) – 4:49
7. "Castles" (Lincoln) – 4:49
8. "On the Trail" (Ferde Grofé) – 3:40

Personnel

• Cedar Walton – piano
• Abbey Lincoln – vocals (tracks 1, 3, 5 & 7)
• Bob Berg – tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2 & 4–8)
• David Williams – bass
• Billy Higgins – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/cedar-walton/catalog/#muse-mr-5244 Cedar Walton discography
2. Yanow, S., Allmusic Review, accessed February 16, 2015