The Music Of Randy Weston

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Limited Edition of 500 copies - Booklet by Jacques Muyal and hand-signed.With "The Music Of Randy Weston", IN+OUT Records pays tribute to one of the most influential pianists and composers in jazz history, Randy Weston.This exclusive 3-vinyl box set brings together previously unreleased live recordings from the 1980s and presents Randy Weston in different musical contexts, at the peak of his art - powerful, deeply rooted in African tradition, and fully engaged with the modernity of jazz.Carefully restored and pressed on three 180g vinyl records, the albums are presented in high-end gatefold sleeves with a glossy finish. In addition, this edition includes the CD versions of the three concerts as well as a 4-page booklet featuring contextual texts, rare photographs, and detailed information about the recordings and the participating musicians.Another highlight: an exceptional presentation. The box set comes in an exclusive handcrafted vegan leather bag, adorned with a brass medallion emphasizing the precious and strictly limited nature of this edition. The design of the medallion was created by Randy Weston himself, originally conceived for a watch bezel. A collectible piece with lasting value - intended for connoisseurs, collectors, and anyone who wishes to experience jazz as an art form in all its depth."The Music Of Randy Weston" is much more than a simple release: it is a carefully orchestrated journey through the musical universe of an artist who shaped and constantly redefined jazz over the decades.This strictly limited edition stands as a must-have for collectors and jazz enthusiasts.Concert details:LP 1: Randy Weston & African Rhythm Orchestra, directed by Melba Liston, in concert at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, 1985LP 2 & 3: Randy Weston Big Band, directed by Hale Smith, in concert at the Montreux Jazz Festival, 1985LP 4 & 5: Randy Weston & Monty Alexander, in concert in Montreux, Zaragoza, and Ramatuelle, 1988