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Saturday, 2 June 2018

Jazz Greats: Randy Weston

Randolph Edward Weston (born April 6, 1926, in

Brooklyn , New York )


Jazz Pianist and Composer, Randy Weston, is regarded for his incorporation of African elements into his works; beginning in the 1960's. He is of Jamaican Parentage and was taught Pan Africanism by his father. He remains active as a Lecturer and performer. Please take a listen here and have a lovely Saturday: Little Niles and Uhuru Kwanza

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Weston

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/281957-Randy-Weston
Background information
Birth nameRandolph Edward Weston
BornApril 6, 1926(age 92)
OriginBrooklynNew York, US
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, bandleader
InstrumentsPiano
Years active1950s–present
LabelsMotémaVerve,RiversideAntilles

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