Cedar Walton

piano, composition · 1934–2013 · Dallas

Hard bop pianist and composer born in Dallas, who came to prominence in Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers before leading his own groups for decades. Several of his themes, including "Bolivia" and "Mode for Joe", have become standards.

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Styles

• Hard bop

Landmark tracks

• Bolivia (1976)
• 5/4 Thing (1976)
• Bittersweet (1976)
• Mode for Joe (1976)

Sources

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