In August 1963, “Colpix” label released “Highlife” (full title Music from the New African Nations featuring the Highlife), the 14^th Randy Weston album. It was recorded in April 1963, at “Webster Hall” in New York City, and was produced by Jack Lewis.

Personnel:

• Randy Weston – piano
• Budd Johnson – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone
• Booker Ervin – tenor saxophone
• Ray Copeland – trumpet, flugelhorn
• Jimmy Cleveland, Quentin Jackson – trombone
• Julius Watkins – French horn
• Aaron Bell – tuba
• Peck Morrison – bass
• Charlie Persip – drums
• Frankie Dunlop – drums, percussion
• Archie Lee – congas, percussion
• George Young – percussion
• Melba Liston – arrangements

Track listing

All tracks by Randy Weston, except where noted.

1. Caban Bamboo Highlife
2. Niger Mambo – Bobby Benson
3. Zulu
4. In Memory Of
5. Congolese Children
6. Blues to Africa
7. Mystery of Love – Guy Warren