Carnival (Randy Weston album)
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| Live album by Randy Weston | ||||
| Released | 1975 | |||
| Recorded | July 5, 1974 Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland |
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| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 38:02 | |||
| Label | Freedom FLP 40148 |
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| Producer | Alan Bates and Michael Cuscuna | |||
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Carnival is a live album by American jazz pianist Randy Weston recorded in 1974 at the Montreux Jazz Festival and originally released on the Freedom label in 1975.[1]
Reception
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| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars, with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "This is an enjoyable and well-rounded set, easily recommended".[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Randy Weston except as indicated
- "Carnival" - 12:42
- Introduction - 1:00
- "Tribute to Duke Ellington" - 7:25
- Introduction - 1:00
- "Mystery of Love" (Guy Warren) - 17:55
Personnel
- Randy Weston - piano
- Billy Harper - tenor saxophone, flute
- William Allen - bass
- Don Moye - drums
- Steve Berrios, congas, percussion
References
- ↑ Randy Weston catalog accessed August 17, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Yanow, S. Allmusic review, accessed August 17, 2012.
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