African Rhythms : The Autobiography of Randy Weston /

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Chronicles the life of jazz musician Randy Weston, discussing his childhood in Brooklyn, his pride in his African heritage, his performances around the world, his spirituality, and other related topics.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Weston, Randy, 1926-2018
Otros Autores: Jenkins, Willard, 1949-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Durham : Duke University Press, 2010.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:
Weston, Randy > 1926-2018
Weston, Randy, > 1926-2018
Weston, Randy, > 1926-2018.
Pianists.
Composers.
African American jazz musicians.
Pianistes > États-Unis > Biographies.
Compositeurs > États-Unis > Biographies.
Musiciens de jazz noirs americains > États-Unis > Biographies.
Pianists > United States > Biography.
Composers > United States > Biography.
African American jazz musicians > United States > Biography.
United States.
Biographies.
Biography
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Arranger's preface
  • Origins
  • Growing up in Brooklyn
  • The scene shifts to the Pacific
  • Postwar: escaping the panic
  • Post-Berkshires: succumbing to the irresistible lure
  • Enter Melba Liston
  • Uhuru Afrika : freedom Africa
  • Making the pilgrimage
  • Touring the motherland
  • Making a home in Africa
  • Connecting with the Gnawa
  • Building a life in Tangier: the African Rhythms Club
  • Festival blues, then divine intervention : blue Moses
  • Post Morocco and the Ellington connection
  • Compositions and sessions
  • The African Rhythms Quintet
  • The African Queen
  • The adventures of Randy Weston
  • Ancient future
  • Conclusion: Randy Weston
  • philosophically yours
  • Discography
  • Awards and citations.

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