"The most notable aspect to this fine effort by the 1980 Cedar Walton Trio (which is comprised of the pianist-leader, tenor saxophonist Bob Berg, bassist David Williams and drummer Billy Higgins) is that Abbey Lincoln takes vocals on four of the eight selections. Lincoln (who is in top form) introduces two of her songs ("Not in Love" and "Castles") and also interprets "In a Sentimental Mood" and Walton's tribute to Duke Ellington "The Maestro." Otherwise Walton's group plays a couple of common Thelonious Monk tunes, Jobim's "Sabia" and "On the Trail." A well-rounded and easily recommended set of advanced straightahead jazz." (Allmusic)
"Trumpeter Hubbard--an extraordinary talent whose career has ranged from exceptional heights to disheartening mediocrity--has scored again. This time, he has gathered five top jazz men--including pianist Cedar Walton, drummer Billy Higgins and saxophonist Ralph Moore--for an invigorating program that consists of four new originals, Waltons title track and the standard God Bless the Child. The tunes offer a bracing contrast of moods. Dear John, a tribute to John Coltrane, is based on the deluge of chords that underpinned Coltranes classic Giant Steps, while Managua is built on a single harmony. Bolivia sashays back and forth between a undulating Latin feeling and a driving swing section, and God Bless is taken very slowly." (LA Times)
"Top-notch hard bop is performed by pianist Cedar Walton's quartet, a group also including altoist Vincent Herring (who doubles on flute), bassist David Williams, and drummer Kenny Washington. An underrated composer, Walton performs five of his own pieces, plus four standards (including "Body and Soul" and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"). Herring's Cannonball Adderley-inspired alto is well featured, and Kenny Washington fits right into Billy Higgins' old slot. Easily recommended for fans of modern straight-ahead jazz." (Allmusic)
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