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American jazz pianist (1934–2013)

Person · Open Library

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3

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  • Jamey Aebersold Jazz -- Cedar Walton, Vol 35
  • The Cedar Walton Collection
  • Soundscapes

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Music · MusicBrainz

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Person
Country
US
Active from
1934-01-17
Active to
2013-08-19

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jazzjazz pianopianoHard Bopbebop

Cedar Anthony Walton, Jr. (January 17, 1934 - August 19, 2013) was an American hard bop jazz pianist. Walton grew up in Dallas, Texas, also home to jazz luminaries such as Charlie Christian and Red Garland. After attending the University of Denver, Walton moved to New York in 1955. After a two year stint in the army in which he performed in a jazz ensemble, he joined Kenny Dorham's band. By the late 1950s Walton was playing with J. J. Johnson, the Art Farmer and Benny Golson lead group the Jaz

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P12749
Q157705
date of birth
1934-01-17
date of death
2013-08-19
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Cedar Walton
birth name
Cedar Anthony Walton, Jr.
name in native language
Cedar Walton
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