Randy Weston

Randy Weston
Weston in 2007
Background information
Birth nameRandolph Edward Weston
Born(1926-04-06)April 6, 1926
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 1, 2018(2018-09-01) (aged 92)
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz, African jazz, world fusion
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, bandleader
InstrumentsPiano
Years active1950s–2018
LabelsRiverside, Antilles, Verve, Motéma
Websiterandyweston.info

Randy Weston (April 6, 1926 – September 1, 2018) was an American jazz pianist and composer.[1]

Weston's works were influenced by Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk.[2] Weston worked often with trombonist and arranger Melba Liston.[3]

Weston died on September 1, 2018 in New York City of heart disease at the age of 92.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Ginell, Richard S. "Randy Weston". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
  2. ↑ Ian Patterson, on Randy Weston African Rhythms Sextet: The Storyteller, All About Jazz, November 24, 2010.
  3. ↑ Carney Smith, Jessie, ed. (1995). Notable Black American Women (Book 2). Gale. pp. 413–415. ISBN 0810391775.
  4. ↑ Giovanni Russonello, "Randy Weston, Pianist Who Traced Africa in Jazz, Dies at 92", The New York Times, September 1, 2018.

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