| The Promise Land | ||||
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| Released | August 28, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | March 29, 2001 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 57:35 | |||
| Label | HighNote HCD 7081 | |||
| Producer | Don Sickler | |||
| Cedar Walton chronology | ||||
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The Promise Land is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 2001 and released on the Highnote label. [1]
Allmusic reviewed the album stating "Top-notch hard bop is performed by pianist Cedar Walton's quartet... Easily recommended for fans of modern straight-ahead jazz". [2] All About Jazz observed "Walton's joyous musical spirit is candidly articulated on The Promise Land". [3] JazzTimes said "everything seems to fall comfortably into place". [4]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [5] |
All compositions by Cedar Walton except where noted
Cedar! is the debut album by pianist Cedar Walton, recorded in 1967 and released on the Prestige label.
Thinking of Home is an album by jazz saxophonist Hank Mobley recorded on July 31, 1970 but not released by the Blue Note label until 1980. It features performances by Mobley with trumpeter Woody Shaw, pianist Cedar Walton, guitarist Eddie Diehl, bassist Mickey Bass, and drummer Leroy Williams. This was Mobley's 26th recording for Blue Note.
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. As the album was the final release on the Theresa label so the 1992 Evidence CD received greater distribution.
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 All American Trio is an album by pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Ron Carter and Drummer Jack DeJohnette recorded in 1983 and first released on the Japanese Baystate 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 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.
The Bouncer is the final studio album by pianist Cedar Walton. It was recorded in 2011 and released on the Highnote label.
Voices Deep Within is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 2009 and released on the Highnote label.
Seasoned Wood is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 2008 and released on the Highnote label.
One Flight Down is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 2006 and released on the Highnote label.
Underground Memoirs is a solo album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 2005 and released on the Highnote label.
Latin Tinge is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 2002 and released on the Highnote label.
Roots is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1997 and released on the Astor Place label.
Composer is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1996 and released on the Astor Place label.
Cedar Walton Plays is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1986 and released on the Delos label in 1993.
