Cedar Walton • Midnight Waltz

 

Review by Ken Dryden
During his long career, Cedar Walton has been one of hard bop's most lyrical pianists, as demonstrated on this 2005 trio session for the Japanese label Venus. No matter the tempo or approach, it is very easy to find oneself singing along with Walton's infectious melodies, whether it is the driving "Cedar's Blues," the lighthearted "Midnight Waltz," or his bossa nova salute to a great Brazilian composer "Theme for Jobim." That hardly means the remaining tracks are filler, as there isn't a weak selection present. "Dear Ruth" is a coy piece that must be named for someone special in Walton's life, as this work has a playful, yet reserved aura. Walton saves two of his best-known works for last, a intricate take of "Bolivia," followed by the showstopping finale "Ugetsu." Bassist David Williams and drummer Jimmy Cobb provide great support throughout this enjoyable session.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/midnight-waltz-mw0000261428

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Reseña de Ken Dryden
Durante su larga carrera, Cedar Walton ha sido uno de los pianistas más líricos del hard bop, como se demuestra en esta sesión de trío de 2005 para el sello japonés Venus. No importa el tempo o el enfoque, es muy fácil encontrarse a uno mismo cantando junto con las contagiosas melodías de Walton, ya sea en el impulsivo «Cedar's Blues», el desenfadado «Midnight Waltz» o su saludo bossa nova a un gran compositor brasileño «Theme for Jobim». Eso no significa que el resto de temas sean de relleno, ya que no hay ni una sola selección floja. «Dear Ruth» es una tímida pieza que debe de llevar el nombre de alguien especial en la vida de Walton, ya que esta obra tiene un aura juguetona, aunque reservada. Walton deja para el final dos de sus obras más conocidas, una intrincada toma de «Bolivia», seguida por el espectacular final «Ugetsu». El bajista David Williams y el batería Jimmy Cobb proporcionan un gran apoyo a lo largo de esta agradable sesión.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/midnight-waltz-mw0000261428


 

Tracks:
1 - Bremond's Blues - 5:11
2 - Turquoise - 6:08
3 - Cedar's Blues - 4:52
4 - Midnight Waltz - 9:37
5 - Holy Land - 6:48
6 - Theme For Jobim - 4:30
7 - Dear Ruth - 10:15
8 - The Vision - 5:54
9 - Bolivia - 7:50
10 - Ugetsu - 6:04


Credits:
    Bass – David Williams
    Drums – Jimmy Cobb
    Piano – Cedar Walton

Recorded at Avatar Studio in New York on March 18, 2005

Label:    Venus Records – TKCV 65649
Country:    Japan
Released:    2005
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Contemporary Jazz, Bop
https://www.discogs.com/es/release/10062243-Cedar-Walton-Trio-Midnight-Waltz

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