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1975 studio album by pianist Randy Weston From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Blues to Africa is a solo piano album by American jazz pianist Randy Weston, recorded in 1974 and released on the Freedom label in 1975.[1]

Released1975
RecordedAugust 14, 1974
StudiosThe Aula Ramibuhl, Zurich, Switzerland
GenreJazz
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Blues to Africa
Studio album by
Released1975
RecordedAugust 14, 1974
StudiosThe Aula Ramibuhl, Zurich, Switzerland
GenreJazz
Length40:31
LabelsFreedom
FLP 40153
ProducerAlan Bates
Randy Weston chronology
Informal Solo Piano
(1974)
Blues to Africa
(1975)
Nuit Africaine
(1975)
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The Rolling Stone Jazz Record GuideStarStarStar[3]
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AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars, with its review by Scott Yanow stating: "This is a particularly strong solo performance by the unique pianist Randy Weston. He interprets eight of his originals, all of which are to an extent influenced by African music".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Randy Weston.

  1. "African Village/Bedford-Stuyvesant" - 5:15
  2. "Tangier Bay" - 7:03
  3. "Blues to Africa" - 5:05
  4. "Kasbah Kids" - 3:14
  5. "Uhuru Kwanza" - 5:02
  6. "The Call" - 3:27
  7. "Kucheza Blues" - 6:07
  8. "Sahel" - 5:18

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