Cedar Walton Human Design Chart | Personality & Traits

Cedar Walton

American hard bop jazz pianist. He came to prominence as a member of drummer Art Blakey's band before establishing a long career as a bandleader and composer. Many of his compositions have been adopted as jazz standards, including "Firm Roots", "Bolivia" and "Cedar's Blues". From an early age, Walton began emulating recordings by Nat King Cole, Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. He played with the Jazztet, led by Benny Golson and Art Farmer, from 1958 to 1961. In April 1959, he recorded an alternate take of "Giant Steps" with John Coltrane, though he did not solo. In the early 1960s, Walton joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers as a pianist-arranger for three years, demonstrating a keen sense of arranging in originals such as "Ugetsu" and "Mosaic". By the late 1960s he was part of the house rhythm section at Prestige Records, releasing his own recordings. He also recorded with Sonny Criss, Pat Martino, Eric Kloss, Charles McPherson, Abbey Lincoln, and Lee Morgan. During the mid-1970s, he led the funk group Mobius. In January 2010, he was inducted into the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters. Walton died on August 19, 2013, at his home in Brooklyn, New York at the age of 79.

Date of birth 1934-01-17

Time of birth 22:00

Gender Male

Place of birth Dallas, Texas

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Generator,
2/4 Hermit/Opportunist

Open aura
Not-Self: Frustration
Strategy: Lust for life

The most widespread personality type. Generators make up around 37% of the world's population. Generators have boundless energy, and this means they can throw themselves into any endeavor. However, to get things going, Generators need to listen to their gut. Generators need to learn what it is that really matters to them. To this end, they must go with their gut, trust their heart over their head. Generators were born to plumb their depths, and get the most out of life. They find themselves in their work, their passions, but only if these provide them joy and satisfaction. That's when they always succeed.

Pros of being a Generator

You have an endless supply of energy when it comes to getting things going. You're a people person, and are always ready for risk and adventure. You have a greater thirst for life and the unknown than do other Types. Your open aura makes you charismatic. Other people like interacting with you.

Cons of being a Generator

You hate doing anything that you’re not passionate about, even if you know it must be done. You quickly burn out when it comes to unwelcome tasks, and are then profoundly disappointed. Because you want to speed through your work, you can make mistakes that require you to start over and do it again. Sometimes you fail to accurately assess situations and people, in contrast to, for example, Projectors.

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Discovering Beyoncé is a Manifesting Generator like me was mind-blowing! It helped me see the potential in my own energy and embrace my multi-passionate side. Understanding her design made me appreciate my own so much more!

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Finding out Taylor Swift is a Generator helped me accept our different approaches to success. As a Manifestor, I now appreciate my own strengths while still admiring her consistent energy. It’s been so empowering!

Zendaya having the same 2/4 profile as me was eye-opening! Understanding how she balances social life and alone time has made me more confident in embracing those qualities in myself. It’s been truly transformative!

Cedar Walton, a renowned jazz pianist, exemplified the Hermit & Opportunist traits in his life and career. As a Generator, Walton thrived on collaboration and response, channeling his energy into deep musical connections. His 2/4 profile allowed him to be introspective, constantly honing his craft, while also capitalizing on opportunities that presented themselves through his strategic social network. Walton’s gift for innovation and original expression, along with his openness to opportunities, led to profound impacts in the jazz world.

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