Cedar: The Life and Music of Cedar Walton Volume 18

by Ben Markley

Grammy Award-winning pianist, bandleader, and composer Cedar Walton (1934-2013) is a major figure in jazz, associated with a variety of styles from bebop to funk and famous for composing several standards. Born and raised in Dallas, Walton studied music in Denver, where he jammed with musicians such as Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. In 1955, Walton moved to New York, immediately gaining recognition from notable musicians and nightclub proprietors...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1574418971
• ISBN13: 9781574418972
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: University of North Texas Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"