2008 studio album by Cedar Walton
Seasoned Wood Cedar Walton which was recorded in 2008 and released on the Highnote label.[ 1]
Reception
Allmusic reviewed the album stating "At 74, Walton is as promising and as dizzying a bandleader as ever. His command of the hard bop and post-bop languages and his abilities to reinterpret well-known standards authoritatively are all remarkable... In sum, Seasoned Wood is a true and exceptional highlight in Walton's career".[ 2] All About Jazz observed "The title Seasoned Wood may successfully riff on the artist's name and the artistry he brings to the occasion, but as anyone with a fireplace knows, seasoned wood burns hotter and better than regular wood. Indeed, Cedar Walton does so here".[ 3] JazzTimes called it "primarily a take-no-prisoners quintet date".[ 4]
Track listing
All compositions by Cedar Walton except as indicated
"The Man I Love " (George Gershwin , Ira Gershwin ) - 6:24
"Clockwise" - 7:17
"Longravity" (Jimmy Heath ) - 5:58
"When Love Is New" - 6:04
"Hindsight" - 7:13
"A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square " (Eric Maschwitz , Manning Sherwin ) - 5:39
"Plexus" - 6:02
"John's Blues" - 7:12
Personnel
Production
Don Sickler - producer
Rudy Van Gelder - engineer
References
^ Cedar Walton discography accessed February 23, 2015^ a b Jurek, T., Allmusic Review , accessed February 23, 2015
^ a b Payne, D., All About Jazz Review , November 27, 2008
^ Conrad, T., JazzTimes Review , November 2008
Year(s) indicated are for the recording(s), not first release.
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