First Set

First Set is a live album by pianist Cedar Walton recorded in Denmark in 1977 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.Cedar Walton discography accessed February 5, 2015SteepleChase Records discography accessed February 5, 2015

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars calling it "a fine recording – the piano sounds excellent, the audience is felt but not heard, and the mix is full and warm".Allmusic Review, accessed February 5, 2015 The Penguin Guide to Jazz praised the dynamism of the performance of "Off Minor".

Track listing All compositions by Cedar Walton except where noted. Introduction - 0:48 "Off Minor" (Thelonious Monk) - 11:27 "For All We Know" (J. Fred Coots, Sam M. Lewis) - 8:02 Introduction - 0:08 "Holy Land" - 7:09 "I'm Not So Sure" - 8:53 "Ojos de Rojo" - 7:56

Personnel Cedar Walton - piano Bob Berg - tenor saxophone Sam Jones - bass Billy Higgins - drums

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