Credits:

Cedar Walton,Kawasaki Ryo,Frank Foster

Description:

[Crossover & Fusion 1000 II (75)] The pianist who emerged from the ranks of Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers in the early 1960s and remained active at the forefront of acoustic modern jazz until his death in 2013 also played the rare electric keyboard. This unique work from 1975 is finally being released on CD for the first time in Japan. With the help of such talented musicians as Masumi Kawasaki and Frank Foster, he performs "The Maestro," a tribute to Duke Ellington, and the funky "Rhode Island Red". New liner notes included. *Limited production through September 30, 2019.

Tracklisting:

01. Blue Trane
02. Soho
03. Off Minor
04. The Maestro
05. Road Island Red