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Mal Waldron


 

Malcolm Earl Waldron (August 16, 1926 - December 2, 2002) was an American jazz and world music pianist and composer. His jazz work was chiefly in the hard bop and post-bop genres. He is known for his distinctive chord voicings and adaptable style, which was originally inspired by the playing of Thelonious Monk.

Selected albums

  • Mal-1 (1956)
  • McLean's Scene (1956) (Jackie McLean leader)
  • Mal-2 (1957)
  • The Quest, 1961 (Eric Dolphy leader)
  • Live at Dreher Paris 1981
  • What It Is (1981)
  • Blues for Lady Day (1985)
  • After Hours (1994)
  • Two New (1995)