''Mosaic'' is an album by Eastern Rebellion, led by pianist

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, recorded in 1990 and released by the MusicMasters label in 1992.Jazzlists: Cedar Walton discography
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Reception

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reviewer Stephen Cook stated "Driven by Walton's provocative and involved accompaniment, Moore ably displays his lithe and tart horn work ... A fine addition to any straight-ahead jazz collection". On

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Terrell Kent Holmes wrote "These stellar players combine to produce an album that is almost effortless in its excellence. The interplay throughout ''Mosaic'' is a pleasure to hear".Holmes, T. K
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Track listing

All compositions by Cedar Walton except where noted # "Sunflower" (

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) – 9:25 # "John's Blues" – 7:43 # "I'll Let You Know" – 1:53 # "Mosaic" – 6:28 # "One for Kel" (David Williams) – 2:21 # "My Old Flame" (

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, Arthur Johnston) – 7:52 # " I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" (

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) – 5:57 # "Shoulders" – 2:54 # "Josephine" (Ralph Moore) – 4:11 # "

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) – 2:52 # "Bittersweet" ( Sam Jones) – 5:34

Personnel

– piano *

Ralph Moore Ralph Moore (born 24 December 1956) is an English jazz saxophonist. Early life Moore was born in Brixton, London, England. His mother was the dancer Josie Woods, and his father was in the US military. He spent his childhood in Brixton, and afte ...

– tenor saxophone * David Williams – bass *

Billy Higgins Billy Higgins (October 11, 1936 – May 3, 2001) was an American jazz drummer. He played mainly free jazz and hard bop. Biography Higgins was born in Los Angeles, California, United States. Higgins played on Ornette Coleman's first records, be ...

– drums

References

{{Authority control 1992 albums Eastern Rebellion albums MusicMasters Records albums