The Promise Land


The Promise Land is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 2001 and released on the Highnote label.

Reception

reviewed the album stating "Top-notch hard bop is performed by pianist Cedar Walton's quartet... Easily recommended for fans of modern straight-ahead jazz". All About Jazz observed "Walton's joyous musical spirit is candidly articulated on The Promise Land". JazzTimes said "everything seems to fall comfortably into place".

Track listing

All compositions by Cedar Walton except where noted
  1. "Promise Land" - 5:14
  2. "N.P.S." - 6:44
  3. "Back to Bologna" - 5:19
  4. "Body and Soul" - 8:56
  5. "Darn That Dream" - 5:33
  6. "Thirty Degrees to the Wind" - 7:30
  7. "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" - 6:26
  8. "I'll Know" - 6:25
  9. "Bremond's Blues" - 5:28

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