Album · 1972
African Cookbook
- Released
- 1972
- Label
- Atlantic Records
- Catalogue no.
- SD 1609
- Tracklist
- 7 tracks
- Length
- 35:39
- Country
- US
“African Cookbook” is an album by Randy Weston, released in 1972 on Atlantic Records. The original release has 7 tracks with a running time of 35:39. The line-up features Lenny McBrowne (drums (drum set)), Randy Weston (liner notes, piano), Ray Copeland (flugelhorn, trumpet), Vishnu Wood (bass) and Booker Ervin (tenor saxophone).
Who played on African Cookbook
- Lenny McBrowne drums (drum set) all tracks
- Randy Weston liner notes, piano, producer, celesta all tracks
- Ray Copeland flugelhorn, trumpet, arranger all tracks
- Vishnu Wood bass all tracks
- Booker Ervin tenor saxophone on 6 tracks
- Big Black congas, vocals on 3 tracks
- Sir Harold Murray percussion on 3 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Berkshire Blues — Randy Weston 4:57
- A2 Portrait of Vivian — Randy Weston 3:43
- A3 Willie's Tune — Randy Weston 4:07
- A4 Niger Mambo 5:23
- B1 African Cookbook — Randy Weston 12:14
- B2 Congolese Children — Randy Weston 2:08
- B3 Blues for Five Reasons — Randy Weston 3:07
Production
- Ray Hall remixer
- Tommy Nola engineer
- Gene Paul mastering
More albums by Randy Weston
Frequently asked questions
Who played on African Cookbook?
The line-up of African Cookbook includes Lenny McBrowne (drums (drum set)), Randy Weston (liner notes, piano), Ray Copeland (flugelhorn, trumpet), Vishnu Wood (bass), Booker Ervin (tenor saxophone), Big Black (congas, vocals) and Sir Harold Murray (percussion).
Which label released African Cookbook?
African Cookbook was released in 1972 on Atlantic Records (SD 1609).
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