Cedar Walton
Name:
Cedar Walton
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedar_Walton
Wikipedia Summary:
Cedar Walton was an American hard bop jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader. While primarily known for his contributions to hard bop, Walton occasionally incorporated modal elements in his compositions that shared some similarities with Middle Eastern music.
Born:
1934
Died:
2013
Url1:
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/cedar-walton-mn0000924761
Notes:
Cedar Walton's connection to Middle Eastern themes in music was not a prominent aspect of his career. His work primarily focused on hard bop and straight-ahead jazz. However, some of his compositions, particularly those exploring modal jazz concepts, may have incorporated elements that share similarities with Middle Eastern musical ideas, such as the use of certain scales or rhythmic patterns. Any influence of Middle Eastern music in Walton's work would likely have been subtle and integrated into his overall jazz style.