Name: Saga by Randy Weston
Brand: Randy Weston
SKU: 731452923721
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

Randy Weston was still at the peak of his powers, despite nearing his 70th birthday, for this set recorded with a septet in 1995. Weston's writing and playing have long drawn from a combination of American jazz and African traditions. This set celebrates that rich and entwined heritage, and Weston fearlessly juxtaposes dissonant note clusters with sweetly inviting melodies. "Tangier Bay," is, for example, relentlessly propulsive with undulating counter-rhythms.

His three front-line soloists are distinct and inventive: tenor saxophonist Billy Harper, alto saxophonist Talib Kibwe, and trombonist Benny Powell. This album, along with EARTH BIRTH and the PORTRAITS series, made the '90s an expansive and productive decade for Weston.

1. The Beauty Of It All

by Randy Weston

Primary Artist: Randy Weston; Main Performer
Performer: Randy Weston; Performer
Composer: Randy Weston; Composer
Lyricist: Randy Weston; Composer
Producer: Randy Weston
Jean-philippe Allard; Production
Composer Lyricist: Randy Weston; Other

2. Loose Wig

by Randy Weston

Primary Artist: Randy Weston; Main Performer
Performer: Randy Weston; Performer
Composer: Randy Weston; Composer
Lyricist: Randy Weston; Composer
Producer: Randy Weston
Jean-philippe Allard; Production
Composer Lyricist: Randy Weston; Other

3. Tangier Bay

by Randy Weston

Primary Artist: Randy Weston; Main Performer
Performer: Randy Weston; Performer
Composer: Randy Weston; Composer
Lyricist: Randy Weston; Composer
Producer: Randy Weston
Jean-philippe Allard; Production
Composer Lyricist: Randy Weston; Other

4. F.E.W. Blues

by Randy Weston

Primary Artist: Randy Weston; Main Performer
Performer: Randy Weston; Performer
Composer: Randy Weston; Composer
Lyricist: Randy Weston; Composer
Producer: Randy Weston
Jean-philippe Allard; Production
Composer Lyricist: Randy Weston; Other

5. Uncle Neemo

by Randy Weston

Primary Artist: Randy Weston; Main Performer
Performer: Randy Weston; Performer
Composer: Randy Weston; Composer
Lyricist: Randy Weston; Composer
Producer: Randy Weston
Jean-philippe Allard; Production
Composer Lyricist: Randy Weston; Other

6. Lagos

by Randy Weston

Primary Artist: Randy Weston; Main Performer
Performer: Randy Weston; Performer
Composer: Randy Weston; Composer
Lyricist: Randy Weston; Composer
Producer: Randy Weston
Jean-philippe Allard; Production
Composer Lyricist: Randy Weston; Other

7. A Night In Mbari

by Randy Weston

Primary Artist: Randy Weston; Main Performer
Performer: Randy Weston; Performer
Composer: Randy Weston; Composer
Lyricist: Randy Weston; Composer
Producer: Randy Weston
Jean-philippe Allard; Production
Composer Lyricist: Randy Weston; Other

8. Saucer Eyes

by Randy Weston

Primary Artist: Randy Weston; Main Performer
Performer: Randy Weston; Performer
Composer: Randy Weston; Composer
Lyricist: Randy Weston; Composer
Producer: Randy Weston
Jean-philippe Allard; Production
Composer Lyricist: Randy Weston; Other

9. The Three Pyramids And The Sphynx

by Randy Weston

Primary Artist: Randy Weston; Main Performer
Performer: Randy Weston; Performer
Composer: Randy Weston; Composer
Lyricist: Randy Weston; Composer
Producer: Randy Weston
Jean-philippe Allard; Production
Composer Lyricist: Randy Weston; Other

10. Casbah Kids

by Randy Weston

Primary Artist: Randy Weston; Main Performer
Performer: Randy Weston; Performer
Composer: Randy Weston; Composer
Lyricist: Randy Weston; Composer
Producer: Randy Weston
Jean-philippe Allard; Production
Composer Lyricist: Randy Weston; Other

11. Jahjuka

by Randy Weston

Primary Artist: Randy Weston; Main Performer
Performer: Randy Weston; Performer
Composer: Randy Weston; Composer
Lyricist: Randy Weston; Composer
Producer: Randy Weston
Jean-philippe Allard; Production
Composer Lyricist: Randy Weston; Other

12. The Gathering

by Randy Weston

Primary Artist: Randy Weston; Main Performer
Performer: Randy Weston; Performer
Composer: Randy Weston; Composer
Lyricist: Randy Weston; Composer
Producer: Randy Weston
Jean-philippe Allard; Production
Composer Lyricist: Randy Weston; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 14 minutes and 46 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 827x827 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Post Bop

Label

Universal Music Division Decca Records France

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

France

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1994

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

731452923721

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Notification

Saga

1. The Beauty Of It All

2. Loose Wig

3. Tangier Bay

4. F.E.W. Blues

5. Uncle Neemo

6. Lagos

7. A Night In Mbari

8. Saucer Eyes

9. The Three Pyramids And The Sphynx

10. Casbah Kids

11. Jahjuka

12. The Gathering

Technical Specifications

Saga

Product information

Release options

1. The Beauty Of It All

2. Loose Wig

3. Tangier Bay

4. F.E.W. Blues

5. Uncle Neemo

6. Lagos

7. A Night In Mbari

8. Saucer Eyes

9. The Three Pyramids And The Sphynx

10. Casbah Kids

11. Jahjuka

12. The Gathering

Technical Specifications