NEW RELEASES / In Brief

*** 1/2 Eastern Rebellion, “Mosaic,” Musicmasters. This is the latest in a series of off-again, on-again groups that pianist Cedar Walton has dubbed with the Rebellion banner. Here he augments his regular trio mates--David Williams, bass; Billy Higgins, drums--with the vital young tenor saxophonist Ralph Moore, who fits in perfectly. Walton’s title track finds him in a jaunty move, and “My Old Flame” oozes with warmth. “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face” is given an uncharacteristic medium-up treatment.

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