Conversation so far:
What was Mal Waldron's early career like?
Waldron led his own bands and played for those led by Charles Mingus, Jackie McLean, John Coltrane, and Eric Dolphy, among others.
Did Mal Waldron release an album?
In his 50-year career, Mal Waldron recorded more than 100 albums under his own name and more than 70 for other band leaders.
Did Mal Waldron have any influences?
Mal Waldron acknowledged the influences of Holiday, Mingus, and Roach, as well as pianists Duke Ellington, Monk, Powell and Art Tatum.

Question: Did he have success with that?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Mal Waldron's influences help him succeed?