Cedar Walton
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Summary
Cedar Walton was born on January 17, 1934[1], in Dallas[2]. He died on August 19, 2013[3], in Brooklyn[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], and bandleader[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,360 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Educated at: University of Denver[11]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[12]
- Member of: Timeless All Stars[13], Eastern Rebellion[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: jazz[16], swing[17]
- Record label: Cobblestone Records[18], Columbia Records[19]
- Discography: Cedar Walton discography[20]
- Commons category: Cedar Walton[21]
- Family name: Walton[22]
- Given name: Cedar[23], Anthony[24]
- Instrument: piano[25]
- Birth name: Cedar Anthony Walton, Jr.[26]
- Name in native language: Cedar Walton[27]
- P14750: 94B5-20E1-19F4-B5BB-1392[28]
Why It Matters
Cedar Walton has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
He has been cited as an influence by Mark Soskin[31], a pianist[32], b. 1953[33], of United States[34].
FAQs
Where was Cedar Walton born?
Cedar Walton was born in Dallas[2].
Where did Cedar Walton die?
Cedar Walton died in Brooklyn[4].
What did Cedar Walton do for work?
Cedar Walton worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], and bandleader[8].
Where did Cedar Walton go to school?
Cedar Walton was educated at University of Denver[11].
What awards did Cedar Walton receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[12].
Who did Cedar Walton influence?
Cedar Walton has been cited as an influence by Mark Soskin[31].