''This Is Walt Dickerson!'' is the debut album led by

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and composer Walt Dickerson recorded in 1961 and released on the New Jazz label.

Reception

The

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reviewer stated: "A striking debut, ''This Is Walt Dickerson!'' sets the stage for continued excellence, but also proves that Dickerson's talent was already fully formed."Huey, S.
Allmusic Review
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'' reviewer Don DeMichael wrote: "Dickerson plays the whole instrument, not just part of it. But more important than his approach to the instrument is Dickerson's approach to music. The challenge he throws at himself and the listener outweighs other considerations one might have... what he offers in this album is far above the usual. This album is experience-giving and provocative."DeMichael, D.
Walt Dickerson Reviews
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Track listing

''All compositions by Walt Dickerson'' # "Time" - 6:29 # "Elizabeth" - 5:07 # "The Cry" - 7:01 # "Death and Taxes" - 6:06 # "Evelyn" - 6:14 # "Infinite You" - 7:01

Personnel

* Walt Dickerson –

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*Austin Crowe –

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*Bob Lewis –

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Andrew Cyrille Andrew Charles Cyrille (born November 10, 1939) is an American avant-garde jazz drummer. Throughout his career, he has performed both as a leader and a sideman in the bands of Walt Dickerson and Cecil Taylor, among others. AllMusic biographer ...

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References

{{Authority control Walt Dickerson albums 1961 albums Albums produced by Esmond Edwards Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio New Jazz Records albums