Cedar Walton "Charmed Circle"

[Hardbopjazz]

I am excited about this new release coming out on February 24, 2017. I read once that Todd Barkan recorded just about every set that was performed at the Keystone Korner. What gems lie in some vault waiting to be released? I just pre-ordered this one. I really enjoy Cedar's playing and compositions.

 

 

Disc: 1

  1. Jacob's Ladder (Live)

  2. For All We Know (Live)

 

  3. Charmed Circle (Live)

 

  4. Precious Mountian (Live)

 

  5. Another Star (Live)

 

  6. I Didn't Know What Time it Was (Live)

 

  7. March of the Fishman (Live)

[BFrank]

Solo piano?

[Hardbopjazz]

It is with a band from the review I read, 

"These live recordings capture Cedar and a hand-picked group of colleagues live in concert at the famed San Francisco jazz club, the Keystone Korner"

Edited February 21, 2017 by Hardbopjazz

[Dan Gould]

And I'd like to see more about the groups before I commit. Too much Bob Berg might keep me from this one but some Ralph Moore would be nice.

<ducks head>

[Hardbopjazz]

I'll let you know who is in the band when my copy arrives. 

[BFrank]

I just sent a question about personnel and date to Todd Barkan on FB. Will let you know if he responds.

[mjzee]

Per the Proper Music website: Personnel: Cedar Walton (piano & electric piano), Steve Turre (trombone), Manny Boyd (tenor saxophone), Tony Dumas (bass), Ralph Penland (drums).  No recording date listed.  See: http://www.propermusic.com/product-details/Cedar-Walton-Charmed-Circle-Live-at-the-Keystone-Korner-245542

[David]

Bought this on iTunes. Sound is very good on my system. I'd be surprised if this was an audience recording.

Cedar is in fine form, as is Steve Turre. I haven't heard of Manny Boyd before, and he didn't stand out one way or other.

Cedar spends a fair amount of time on the electric piano. I like what he does on that, so it is not an issue to me.

All in all, recommended for Cedar fans and anyone who likes advanced but inside hard bop.

[Peter Friedman]

I am not a fan of electric piano , with a very few  exceptions. Manny Boyd does not do much for me. So am a bit disappointed as I am a big time Cedar Walton fan. Have almost all his recordings, but will pass on this one.