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Released | 1989 | |||
Recorded | July 1982 at Keystone Korner, San Francisco, CA | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 50:44 | |||
Label | Theresa TR 129 | |||
Producer | Bobby Hutcherson | |||
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Among Friends is a live album by American jazz pianist Cedar Walton recorded in 1982 at Keystone Korner in San Francisco at the same series of concerts that produced Bobby Hutcherson's Farewell Keystone and first released on the Theresa label in 1989. [1] As the album was the final release on the Theresa label so the 1992 Evidence CD received greater distribution. [2]
Writing in the Chicago Tribune , Jack Fuller stated: "It is a simple pleasure to listen to Cedar Walton play piano. He has all the basics, beginning with swing. There's a literate sense of humor, too, that shows up in the music he quotes. Here, with Billy Higgins on drums and Buster Williams on bass, he does a set of standards in the right place." [3] Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars and called it an "Excellent hard bop-based music from the talented pianist". [4]
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Cedar! is the debut album by pianist Cedar Walton, recorded in 1967 and released on the Prestige label.
Mode for Joe is the fifth studio album by American jazz saxophonist Joe Henderson, recorded and released in 1966. Featuring Henderson with a larger than usual ensemble consisting of trumpeter Lee Morgan, trombonist Curtis Fuller, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Joe Chambers, it was Henderson’s last Blue Note recording as leader until the live albums The State of the Tenor, Vols. 1 & 2 almost 20 years later.
Round Midnight is a soundtrack album by Herbie Hancock featuring music recorded for Bertrand Tavernier's film Round Midnight released in 1986 on Columbia Records. The album features performances by Hancock, trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, bassist Ron Carter, drummer Tony Williams, vocalist Bobby McFerrin, tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon, bassist Pierre Michelot, drummer Billy Higgins, guitarist John McLaughlin, trumpeter/vocalist Chet Baker, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, saxophonist Wayne Shorter, vocalist Lonette McKee, and pianist Cedar Walton, most of whom appear in the film. It won the Academy Award for Best Music, Original Score in 1986, beating Ennio Morricone's The Mission and Jerry Goldsmith's Hoosiers, among others. Additional music recorded during the making of the film was released under Dexter Gordon's name as The Other Side of Round Midnight (1986).
The Other Side of Round Midnight is an album by American jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1985 and released on the Blue Note label. The album was recorded during the making of Bertrand Tavernier's 1986 film Round Midnight, and it consists of tracks that were not included in the Academy Award-winning soundtrack album for the film. The album features the last recordings released under Gordon's name, produced and arranged by Herbie Hancock.
On Stage Vol. 2 is a live album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in Holland in 1975 and first released on the SteepleChase label in 1978.
Bridgework is an album by American jazz drummer Billy Higgins recorded in 1980 and 1986 and released on the Contemporary label.
Farewell Keystone is a live album by American jazz vibist Bobby Hutcherson recorded in 1982 at Keystone Korner in San Francisco and released on the Theresa label in 1988. The 1992 Evidence CD reissue added a bonus track.
First Set is a live album by pianist Cedar Walton recorded in Denmark in 1977 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.
Second Set is a live album by pianist Cedar Walton recorded in Denmark in 1977 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.
Third Set is a live album by pianist Cedar Walton recorded in Denmark in 1977 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.
The Maestro is an album by pianist Cedar Walton with guest vocalist Abbey Lincoln recorded in 1980 and released on the Muse label.
The Trio 2 is a live album by pianist Cedar Walton, bassist David Williams and drummer Billy Higgins recorded in 1985 and released on the Italian Red label.
Cedar's Blues is a live album by pianist Cedar Walton's Quintet recorded in 1985 and released on the Italian Red label.
Eastern Rebellion 2 is an album by Eastern Rebellion led pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in early 1977 and released on the Dutch Timeless label.
Eastern Rebellion 4 is an album by Eastern Rebellion led by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1983 and released on the Dutch Timeless label.
Cedar Walton is an eponymous album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1985 and released on the Dutch Timeless label.
Bluesville Time is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1985 and released on the Dutch Criss Cross Jazz label.
Mirage is an album by vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson featuring performances recorded in 1991 and released on Orrin Keepnews' Landmark label.
Timeless Heart is an album by the Timeless All Stars featuring trombonist Curtis Fuller, saxophonist Harold Land, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, and pianist Cedar Walton that was recorded in 1982 and released by the Dutch Timeless label.
It's Timeless is a live album by the Timeless All Stars featuring trombonist Curtis Fuller, saxophonist Harold Land, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, and pianist Cedar Walton that was recorded at Keystone Korner in 1982 and released by the Dutch Timeless label.