{"product_id":"cedar-walton-the-maestro-with-special-guest-abbey-lincoln-new-cd-presale","title":"Cedar Walton The Maestro with Special Guest Abbey Lincoln New CD Presale","description":"\u003cp\u003eCedar Walton The Maestro with Special Guest Abbey Lincoln New CD\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e***** This is a preorder for a new release CD that is not yet released. The release date for this item is 03-07-26. This item will be shipped from our Melbourne Warehouse within 5 days of the release date *****\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note image may vary\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e1 The Maestro 4:58 (Cedar Walton) 2 Rhythm-A-Ning 6:38 (Thelonious Monk) 3 Not in Love 3:30 (Cedar Walton) 4 Sabi 6:22 (Antonio Carlos Jobim, Chico Buarque) 5 A Sentimental Mood 6:50 (Duke Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) 6 Blue Monk 4:49 (Thelonious Monk) 7 Castles 4:49 (Cedar Walton) 8 On the Trail 3:40 (Ferde Grofe)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kish Kash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45179324530870,"sku":"CD119589","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1344\/6597\/files\/cedar-walton-the-maestro-with-special-guest-abbey-lincoln-new-cd.jpg?v=1781000358","url":"https:\/\/kishkash.com.au\/products\/cedar-walton-the-maestro-with-special-guest-abbey-lincoln-new-cd-presale","provider":"Kishkash Entertainment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}