Eastern Rebellion is an album by Eastern Rebellion led by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in late 1975 and became the first release on the Dutch Timeless label.Enciclopedia del Jazz: Cedar Walton, accessed June 11, 2019Fitzgerald, M. Eastern Rebellion Leader Entry, accessed June 10, 2019.Jazzlists: Cedar Walton discography, accessed June 11, 2019Timeless Records SJP series discography, accessed February 17, 2015
Reception
AllMusic awarded the album 4½ stars noting "The veteran musicians all sound quite inspired on this advanced straightahead set" and calling it "A gem".Yanow, S. AllMusic Review, accessed February 17, 2015 The Penguin Guide to Jazz described it as "one of the pianist's finest albums".
Track listing All compositions by Cedar Walton except as indicated "Bolivia" – 10:10 "Naima" (John Coltrane) – 8:37 "5/4 Thing" (George Coleman) – 7:53 "Bittersweet" (Sam Jones) – 6:54 "Mode for Joe" – 7:51
Personnel Cedar Walton – piano George Coleman – tenor saxophone Sam Jones – bass Billy Higgins – drums
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