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what was special about the artistry of mal waldron?
Waldron played in a lyrical way.
what did he play?
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what was lyrical about his playing?
He used thick chords in the lower bass register; his emphasis on weight, texture and frequent repetition.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Waldron was described by critic and musician Alyn Shipton as "one of the most sublime accompanists in jazz".
who else did he work with?
When he first played with Mingus, Waldron was a follower of Horace Silver's style.

Question: was there anything else unique about his artistry?
Self-contained rewrite: in addition to playing was there anything else unique about Mal Waldron's artistry?