The Maestro (Cedar Walton album)

The Maestro is an album by pianist Cedar Walton with guest vocalist Abbey Lincoln recorded in 1980 and released on the Muse label.^[1]

The Maestro
Studio album by Cedar Walton
Released	1981
Recorded	December 15, 1980 Hollywood, CA
Genre	Jazz
Label	Muse MR 5244
Producer	Cedar Walton
Cedar Walton chronology
Soundscapes (1980) The Maestro (1981) Piano Solos (1981)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars calling it "A well-rounded and easily recommended set of advanced straightahead jazz."^[2]

Track listing

1. "The Maestro" (Cedar Walton) – 4:38
2. "Rhythm-a-Ning" (Thelonious Monk) – 6:30
3. "Not in Love" (Abbey Lincoln) – 3:30
4. "Sabiá" (Antônio Carlos Jobim, Chico Buarque) – 6:22
5. "In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) – 6:50
6. "Blue Monk" (Monk) – 4:49
7. "Castles" (Lincoln) – 4:49
8. "On the Trail" (Ferde Grofé) – 3:40

Personnel

• Cedar Walton – piano
• Abbey Lincoln – vocals (tracks 1, 3, 5 & 7)
• Bob Berg – tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2 & 4–8)
• David Williams – bass
• Billy Higgins – drums

References

1. Cedar Walton discography accessed February 16, 2015
2. Yanow, S., Allmusic Review, accessed February 16, 2015