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When African Cookbook was recorded in 1964, pianist Randy Weston had no luck interesting any label to release the music, so he came out with it independently on his tiny Bakton company. In 1972, Atlantic released the performances. It is surprising that no company in the mid-'60s signed Weston, because "Willie's Tune," from this set, had the potential to catch on, and "Berkshire Blues" is somewhat well-known and the mixture of accessible bop with African rhythms overall is appealing. Trumpeter Ray Copeland was responsible for the arrangements while Weston contributed all but one of the songs. Copeland and the great tenor Booker Ervin have their share of solo space, bassist Vishnu Wood and drummer Lenny McBrowne are fine in support, and on three numbers the percussion of Big Black and Sir Harold Murray are added; Big Black also sings on "Congolese Children." An excellent outing.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
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R. Weston, Writer - Randy Weston, MainArtist
© 1972 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1972 Atlantic Records
R. Weston, Writer - Randy Weston, MainArtist
© 1972 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1972 Atlantic Records
R. Weston, Writer - Randy Weston, MainArtist
© 1972 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1972 Atlantic Records
Randy Weston, MainArtist - Melba Liston, Arranger - Bobby Benson, Composer
© 1972 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1972 Atlantic Records
R. Weston, Writer - Randy Weston, Performance, MainArtist
© 1972 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1972 Atlantic Records
Randy Weston, Composer, Performance, MainArtist - Melba Liston, Arranger
© 1972 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1972 Atlantic Records
R. Weston, Writer - Randy Weston, Performance, MainArtist
© 1972 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1972 Atlantic Records
Album review
When African Cookbook was recorded in 1964, pianist Randy Weston had no luck interesting any label to release the music, so he came out with it independently on his tiny Bakton company. In 1972, Atlantic released the performances. It is surprising that no company in the mid-'60s signed Weston, because "Willie's Tune," from this set, had the potential to catch on, and "Berkshire Blues" is somewhat well-known and the mixture of accessible bop with African rhythms overall is appealing. Trumpeter Ray Copeland was responsible for the arrangements while Weston contributed all but one of the songs. Copeland and the great tenor Booker Ervin have their share of solo space, bassist Vishnu Wood and drummer Lenny McBrowne are fine in support, and on three numbers the percussion of Big Black and Sir Harold Murray are added; Big Black also sings on "Congolese Children." An excellent outing.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 7 track(s)
- Total length: 00:35:19
- Main artists: Randy Weston
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Rhino Atlantic
- Genre: Jazz
© 1972 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 1972 Atlantic Recording Corp. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
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