Randy Weston (b. Brooklyn, New York, April 6, 1926) is an Americanjazz pianist and composer. For other meanings, see Brooklyn (disambiguation). ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area Ranked 27th - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²) - Width 285 miles (455 km) - Length 330 miles (530 km) - % water 13. ... April 6 is the 96th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (97th in leap years). ... 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jazz is an original American musical art form originating around the start of the 20th century in New Orleans, rooted in Western music technique and theory and marked by the profound cultural contributions of African Americans. ...
RandyWeston has spent most of his career combining the rich music of the African continent with the African American tradition of jazz, mixing rhythms and melodies into a hybrid musical stew.
Weston received his earliest training from private teachers in a household that nurtured his budding musicianship.
Weston's interest in the African continent was sparked at an early age, and he lectured and performed in Africa in the early 1960s.
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