In November 1964, “Bakton” label released “Randy”, the 15^th Randy Weston album. It was recorded in October 1964, at “Nola Penthouse Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Donald Elfman and Naomi Yodhil.

Personnel:

• Randy Weston – piano, celeste
• Booker Ervin – tenor saxophone
• Ray Copeland – trumpet, flugelhorn, arrangements
• Vishnu Bill Wood – bass
• Lennie McBrowne – drums
• Big Black – percussion, vocals
• Harold Murray – percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Randy Weston, except where noted.

1. Berkshire Blues
2. Portrait of Vivian
3. Willie’s Tune
4. Niger Mambo – Bobby Benson
5. African Cookbook
6. Congolese Children
7. Blues for Five Reasons