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Composer is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1996 and released on the Astor Place label.[1]

Composer
Studio album by Cedar Walton
Released	June 25, 1996
Recorded	January 9 & 10, 1996 Clinton Recording Studios, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	61:08
Label	Astor Place TCD-4001
Producer	Don Sickler
Cedar Walton chronology
Manhattan Afternoon (1992) Composer (1996) Roots (1997)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

Scott Yanow of AllMusic reviewed the album stating, "Walton is not normally thought of as a major composer. However, quite a few of his new pieces could possibly become standards in the future if jazz improvisers explore this disc... Highly recommended".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Cedar Walton

1. "Martha's Prize" - 6:15
2. "The Vision" - 7:25
3. "Happiness" - 5:51
4. "Minor Controversy" - 7:14
5. "Hindsight" - 8:21
6. "Underground Memoirs" - 7:41
7. "Theme for Jobim" - 6:17
8. "Groove Passage" - 6:12
9. "Ground Work" - 5:52

Personnel

• Cedar Walton - piano
• Roy Hargrove - trumpet
• Ralph Moore - soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone
• Vincent Herring - alto saxophone
• Christian McBride - bass
• Victor Lewis - drums

Production

• Don Sickler - producer
• Jim Anderson - engineer

References

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