Eastern Rebellion

by Cedar Walton

Eastern Rebellion cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1976
  • Label: Timeless
  • Country: Netherlands
  • Length: 42:00
  • Community rating: 4.08/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Billy Higgins, Sam Jones, George Coleman

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A classic album from a powerhouse quartet of hard bop masters. 'Eastern Rebellion' is a showcase for pianist Cedar Walton's brilliant compositions and the incredible chemistry of the band. Featuring the powerful tenor of George Coleman and the impeccable swing of bassist Sam Jones and drummer Billy Higgins, the album is a definitive statement of the sophisticated, soulful, and swinging jazz that these veterans had perfected.

Genres

Descriptors: virtuosic, rhythmic, melodic, bluesy, technical

Tracklist

  1. Bolivia (10:15)
  2. Naima (8:30)
  3. 5/4 Thing (7:00)
  4. Bittersweet (6:45)
  5. Mode for Joe (9:30)

Credits

  • Cedar Walton - primary artist, piano, producer, written-by
  • George Coleman - primary artist, saxophone, written-by
  • Sam Jones - primary artist, bass, written-by
  • Billy Higgins - primary artist, drums
  • Sandra Williams Jordan - design [artwork]
  • Elvin Campbell - engineer
  • Brother Dave - mixed by
  • Martin Bough - photography by
  • John Coltrane - written-by

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