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Malcolm Earl "Mal" Waldron (August 16, 1925 – December 2, 2002) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. He started playing professionally in New York in 1950, after graduating from college.
Left Alone is an album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron recorded in 1959 and released on the Bethlehem label. [1] " Left Alone " is Waldron's signature song. [2]
Dec 2, 2002 · Mal Waldron. Prolific and highly talented pianist and composer who became famous through bop and free jazz. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 2000s. Born. August 16, 1926 in New York, NY. Died.
Malcolm Earl " Mal " Waldron (August 16, 1925 – December 2, 2002) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. He started playing professionally in New York in 1950, after graduating from college.
Sep 29, 2022 · Jazz pianist Mal Waldron spent most of his career in Europe. Earlier in the 1950s, Waldron played in Charles Mingus's explosive band, made jam session records with John Coltrane and was Billie...
He became the “house” pianist for Prestige Records and in 1957 made several recordings with Jackie McLean and with John Coltrane, who recorded Waldron’s “ Soul Eyes .”. In 1957 he became Billie Holiday ’s accompanist until her death in 1959, and together they wrote “Left Alone.”.
Mal/2 is an album by the American jazz pianist Mal Waldron. It was released through Prestige Records in November 1957. The CD reissue added two additional recordings from the same sessions originally released on The Dealers (1957) as bonus tracks.
Apr 22, 2024 · Born in New York City, Waldron's jazz work was chiefly in the hard bop, post-bop and free jazz genres. He is known for his distinctive chord voicings and adaptable style, which was originally inspired by the playing of Thelonious Monk.
Dec 3, 2002 · A remembrance for jazz pianist Mal Waldron, who has died at the age of 77. Waldron accompanied Billie Holiday in the 1950s, and played in bands with great artists like Charlie Mingus and...
Aug 1, 2022 · Music. Master at work: hear Mal Waldron play a magnificent "Soul Eyes," from a 1978 solo concert in France. WBGO | By Nate Chinen. Published August 1, 2022 at 6:00 AM EDT. Brian McMillen. Mal Waldron's body of work as a solo pianist is formidable, both in quality and quantity.
