Cedar Walton at Maybeck
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| Cedar Walton at Maybeck | ||||
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| Released | March 1993 | |||
| Recorded | 1992 | |||
| Venue | Maybeck Recital Hall, Berkeley, California | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Concord | |||
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Cedar Walton at Maybeck: Maybeck Recital Hall Series Volume Twenty-Five is an album of solo piano performances by jazz pianist Cedar Walton.
The album was recorded at the Maybeck Recital Hall in Berkeley, California.[1] Walton plays some standards and two of his own compositions.[2] He commented that, "The hall is unique, with two Yamahas that are kept in top shape, and an intimate ambiance. I thought I'd relax and warm up in front of the audience by just playing the blues."[1]
Release and reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [3] |
The album was released by Concord Records in 1993.[4] The AllMusic reviewer commented: "Walton remains a strong hard bopper with his right hand, a manner that takes very well to the characteristically bright, crisp tone of the hall's Yamaha pianos; but he also displays as fully equipped a harmonic arsenal as that of anyone."[2] The Chicago Tribune reviewer wrote of the "dazzling clarity to his musical expression".[4]
