Montreux Jazz Festival 1985
One of three releases marking the 100th birthday of Randy Weston, Montreux Jazz Festival 1985 features previously unreleased live material from the great US pianist and his big band. The concert opened with Randy Weston's iconic composition "African Cookbook," requested by Claude Nobs, the founder and director of Montreux Jazz Festival. It was followed by "Hi-Fly," Randy's signature piece, driven by rhythm and energy. His mastery as a composer shines through in the poignant "Blues for Strayhorn" and the deeply personal "Portrait of Frank Edward Weston," a tribute to his father and one of his great inspirations.
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One of three releases marking the 100th birthday of Randy Weston, Montreux Jazz Festival 1985 features previously unreleased live material from the great US pianist and his big band. The concert opened with Randy Weston's iconic composition "African Cookbook," requested by Claude Nobs, the founder and director of Montreux Jazz Festival. It was followed by "Hi-Fly," Randy's signature piece, driven by rhythm and energy. His mastery as a composer shines through in the poignant "Blues for Strayhorn" and the deeply personal "Portrait of Frank Edward Weston," a tribute to his father and one of his great inspirations.
