ENDEIT

Album · 1998

Khepera

by Randy Weston

Released
6 October 1998
Label
Gitanes Jazz Productions
Catalogue no.
557 821-2
Tracklist
9 tracks
Length
1:08:20
Country
FR

“Khepera” is an album by Randy Weston, released in 1998 on Gitanes Jazz Productions. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 1:08:20. The line-up features Randy Weston (piano, producer), Alex Blake (bass), Benny Powell (trombone), Chief Bey (percussion, vocals) and Neil Clarke (percussion).

Who played on Khepera

  • Randy Weston piano, producer all tracks
  • Alex Blake bass on 8 tracks
  • Benny Powell trombone on 8 tracks
  • Chief Bey percussion, vocals on 8 tracks
  • Neil Clarke percussion on 8 tracks
  • Pharoah Sanders tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone on 8 tracks
  • Victor Lewis drums (drum set) on 8 tracks
  • Talib Kibwe alto saxophone, flute on 6 tracks
  • Min Xiao‐Fen percussion, pipa on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1 Creation — Randy Weston 3:58
  2. 2 Anu Anu — Randy Weston 8:32
  3. 3 The Shrine — Randy Weston 11:53
  4. 4 The Shang — Min Xiao‐Fen, Randy Weston 7:55
  5. 5 Prayer Blues — Randy Weston 6:25
  6. 6 Boram Xam Xam — Randy Weston 4:24
  7. 7 Portrait of Cheikh Anta Diop — Randy Weston 8:59
  8. 8 Niger Mambo — Bobby Benson 6:34
  9. 9 Mystery of Love — Guy Warren 9:40

Production

  • Barbara Lipke engineer
  • Brian Bacchus producer
  • Jay Newland engineer, mix
  • Melba Liston arranger
  • Rhashidah Elaine McNeill liner notes
  • Wayne B. Chandler liner notes

More albums by Randy Weston

Portraits of Thelonious Monk Cole Porter in a Modern Mood 1954 · Riverside Trio and Solo 1957 · Riverside Piano A-la-mode 1957 · Jubilee The Modern Art of Jazz by Randy Weston 1957 · Dawn Little Niles 1958 · United Artists Live at the Fivespot 1960 · Live · United Artists Uhuru Afrika 1960 · Roulette Music From the New African Nations featuring The Highlife 1963 · Colpix African Cookbook 1972 · Atlantic Blue Moses 1972 · CTI Carnival: Live at Montreux '74 1974 · Live · Arista

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Khepera?

The line-up of Khepera includes Randy Weston (piano, producer), Alex Blake (bass), Benny Powell (trombone), Chief Bey (percussion, vocals), Neil Clarke (percussion), Pharoah Sanders (tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone), Victor Lewis (drums (drum set)) and Talib Kibwe (alto saxophone, flute).

Which label released Khepera?

Khepera was released in 1998 on Gitanes Jazz Productions (557 821-2).

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