Album · 2013
The Roots of the Blues
- Released
- 4 October 2013
- Label
- Universal Music France
- Tracklist
- 14 tracks
- Length
- 54:41
- Country
- FR
“The Roots of the Blues” is an album by Randy Weston & Billy Harper, released in 2013 on Universal Music France. The original release has 14 tracks with a running time of 54:41. Jazz standards on the record include “Body And Soul”, “How High The Moon” and “Take The A Train”. The line-up features Billy Harper (tenor saxophone) and Randy Weston (piano).
Who played on The Roots of the Blues
- Billy Harper tenor saxophone on 13 tracks
- Randy Weston piano on 13 tracks
Tracklist
- 1 Carnival 4:09
- 2 Blues to Senegal 4:32
- 3 Berkshire Blues 5:46
- 4 Body and Soul standard 3:24
- 5 Congolese Children Song 2:38
- 6 If One Could Only See 3:24
- 7 Blues to Africa 4:43
- 8 How High the Moon standard 3:58
- 9 Cleanhead Blues 2:38
- 10 Timbuktu 2:08
- 11 Roots of the Nile 2:34
- 12 Take the a Train standard 4:33
- 13 The Healers 7:35
- 14 African Lady 2:39
Production
- Jay Newland engineer, mix
- Jean-Philippe Allard producer
More albums by Randy Weston & Billy Harper
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 The Roots of the Blues?
The line-up of The Roots of the Blues includes Billy Harper (tenor saxophone) and Randy Weston (piano).
Which label released The Roots of the Blues?
The Roots of the Blues was released in 2013 on Universal Music France.
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