Cy Walter | |
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| Birth name | Cyril Frank Walter |
| Born | September 16, 1915 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Died | August 18, 1968 (Age 52 years) New York, New York |
| Genres | Popular music, Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1934–1968 |
| Labels | Liberty Music Shops, Atlantic, Columbia, MGM, RCA |
Cy 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.