Released 1964 | Length 35:21 Release date 1964 | |
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Recorded October 1964Nola Penthouse Studios, New York City Producer Donald Elfman and Naomi Yodhii Randy Weston albums Berkshire Blues, Volcano Blues, Cole Porter in a Modern, Little Niles, Khepera | ||
Randy weston african rythm
Randy (subtitled Băp!! Beep Boo-Bee Băp Beep-M-Boo Bee Băp!) is an album by American jazz pianist Randy Weston recorded in 1963 and originally released on Weston's own label, Bakton. The album was later reissued in 1972 on the Atlantic label under the title African Cookbook.
Contents
- Randy weston african rythm
- Randy weston african cookbook randy b p beep boo bee b p beep m boo bee b p full album
- Reception
- Track listing
- Personnel
- Songs
- References
Randy weston african cookbook randy b p beep boo bee b p beep m boo bee b p full album
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "When this set 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... It is surprising that no company in the mid-1960s signed Weston up because "Willie's Tune" from the set had the potential to catch on, "Berkshire Blues" is somewhat known and the mixture of accessible bop with African rhythms overall is appealing... An excellent outing."
Track listing
All compositions by Randy Weston except as indicated
- "Berkshire Blues" - 4:55
- "Portrait of Vivian" - 3:43
- "Willie's Tune" - 4:06
- "Niger Mambo" (Bobby Benson) - 5:21
- "African Cookbook" - 12:14
- "Congolese Children" - 2:07
- "Blues for Five Reasons" - 3:07
Personnel
Songs
1Berkshire Blues4:57
2Portrait of Vivian3:43
3Willie's Tune4:07