{"product_id":"cedar-walton-the-maestro-with-special-guest-abbey-lincoln-compact-discs","title":"Cedar Walton: The Maestro (with Special Guest Abbey Lincoln) - COMPACT DISCS","description":"\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eThe Maestro (with Special Guest Abbey Lincoln)\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003eCedar Walton\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eLabel: \u003c\/b\u003eSquatty Roo Records\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eProduct Type: \u003c\/b\u003eCOMPACT DISCS\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eUPC: \u003c\/b\u003e686647334403\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eGenre: \u003c\/b\u003eJazz\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eRelease Date: \u003c\/b\u003e2026-07-03\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eNumber of Discs: \u003c\/b\u003e1\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \n                                         Following an extensive international tour, Cedar Walton and his quartet entered the studio in December 1980 at the height of their collective powers. The Maestro captures a band forged on the road-refined, intuitive, and deeply connected-delivering performances that balance precision with spontaneity. At the center is Walton's unmistakable voice as a composer and pianist, blending blues-rooted swing with harmonic depth and lyrical clarity. The program moves effortlessly between Walton originals and timeless standards, each rendered with elegance and purpose. A defining highlight is the presence of Abbey Lincoln, whose intimate and expressive vocal performances add a profound emotional dimension to the recording. Her collaboration with Walton elevates the title track into a poignant tribute that resonates beyond the moment. Featuring a masterful ensemble-Bob Berg (tenor saxophone), David Williams (bass), and Billy Higgins (drums)-The Maestro stands as a document of a working band at it's peak: cohesive, dynamic, and deeply rooted in the jazz tradition. Digitally remastered in 2026, this reissue restores a vital chapter in Cedar Walton's legacy with renewed clarity and presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 The Maestro 4:58 (Cedar Walton) \u003cbr\u003e1.2 Rhythm-A-Ning 6:38 (Thelonious Monk) \u003cbr\u003e1.3 Not in Love 3:30 (Cedar Walton) \u003cbr\u003e1.4 Sabi 6:22 (Antonio Carlos Jobim, Chico Buarque) \u003cbr\u003e1.5 A Sentimental Mood 6:50 (Duke Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) \u003cbr\u003e1.6 Blue Monk 4:49 (Thelonious Monk) \u003cbr\u003e1.7 Castles 4:49 (Cedar Walton) \u003cbr\u003e1.8 On the Trail 3:40 (Ferde Grofe)\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cedar Walton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42849559380039,"sku":"46205889","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2976\/0132\/files\/4512119-3586648.jpg?v=1780656490","url":"https:\/\/tower.com\/products\/cedar-walton-the-maestro-with-special-guest-abbey-lincoln-compact-discs","provider":"Tower Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}