Cy Walter

Cy Walter Cy Walter American café society pianist (1915–1968) Cyril Frank Walter (September 16, 1915 – August 18, 1968) was an American café society pianist based in New York City for four decades. Dubbed the "Art Tatum of Park Avenue," he was praised for his extensive repertoire (with an emphasis on show tunes) and improvisatory skill.[1] His long radio and recording career included both solo and duo performances, and stints as accompanist for such elegant vocal stylists as Greta Keller, Mabel Mercer, and Lee Wiley. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Cy Walter Walter in 1949 Background information Born Cyril Frank Walter (1915-09-16)September 16, 1915 Minneapolis, Minnesota Died August 18, 1968(1968-08-18) (aged 52) New York, New York Genres Popular music,…

GENRES: Jazz