Cedar Walton - Animation / Soundscapes

Digitally remastered two-fer containing a pair of albums from the Jazz pianist on one CD: Animation (1978) and Soundscapes (1980).

These albums feature a stellar line up including Miles Davis longtime drummer Al Foster, and future solo artists Bob Berg and Steve Turre alongside Freddie Hubbard and other great session players. Animation includes the subtle Jazz Funk of 'Jacob's Ladder' a memorable track with a really nice feel that really gets you hooked. 'Charmed Circle' shows Cedar's deeper Jazz roots. Soundscapes includes the fabulous 'Latin America' which is widely recognized as a Latin Jazz-Funk classic. 'Warm to the Touch' is an overlooked serene laid back track featuring the exquisite vocals of Leon Thomas. 'Early Generation' features some good solo's from Bob Berg and Freddie Hubbard. Soul Brother Records. 2010.