{"product_id":"blues-for-myself","title":"Blues for Myself","description":"Solo performer: Cedar Walton (piano).\u003cbr\u003eRecorded in 1986.\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel: Cedar Walton (piano).\u003cbr\u003eRecording information: 02\/1986.\u003cbr\u003eCedar Walton is one of a handful of pianists (Roland Hanna, Oscar Peterson, Hank Jones, John Lewis, and Tommy Flanagan are others) who combine their deep respect for both classical music and the bop tradition with a brilliant technique. BLUES FOR MYSELF is a solo piano album, richly recorded and sumptuously played, in the conservative bop tradition.\u003cbr\u003eMixing originals with well-chosen covers like \"Sophisticated Lady\" and Neal Hefti's \"Little Darlin',\" Walton consistently displays taste and balance. The opening number, \"Blues For Myself,\" is appropriately introspective. Walton's swing eighth notes are always elegant and slightly wide; although he spins long, fast, linear ideas, for the most part he doesn't let his technique run away with him. \"Without a Song\" is virtuosic but holds on to the warmth of the song, while on \"Sixth Avenue,\" the density of the piano voicings is varied to provide contrast. With Thelonious Monk's \"Let's Call This\" Walton gives his most spontaneous performance of the album.","brand":"MovieMars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46915511451935,"sku":"027312320527","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7833\/0399\/files\/45234b71fe7079e0962e75726eb9b0c9.jpg?v=1777971555","url":"https:\/\/www.moviemars.com\/products\/blues-for-myself","provider":"MovieMars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}