Cedar Walton Sextet - Art Blakey Legacy (CD)

Facts Jazz Messenger pianist Cedar Walton pays tribute to drummer Art Blakey on this new album using an all-star band (comprised mostly of Blakey alumni) that includes Philip Harper on trumpet, Javon Jackson on tenor sax, Steve Turre on trombone, David Williams on bass and Billy Higgins on drums. Lou Donaldson, Jazz Messenger Class of '53, makes special appearances on 2 tracks. All compositions are from the Art Blakey songbook.