Randy Weston's African Rhythms: Niles Littlebig

by Randy Weston

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1969
  • Label: Polydor
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.96/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The towering pianist deeply integrates pan-African percussive concepts into advanced, modal jazz frameworks. The expansive, highly rhythmic compositions reflect his profound dedication to tracing and celebrating the African origins of the jazz tradition.

Genres

Descriptors: piano, polyrhythm, groove-laden, improvisation, percussive, instrumental, improvisational, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Little Niles
  2. Niger Mambo
  3. C.W. Blues
  4. Pam's Waltz
  5. Hi-Fly
  6. Penny Packer Blues
  7. Waltz For Sweet Cakes
  8. Out Of The Past

Credits

  • Randy Weston's African Rhythms - primary artist
  • Henri Texier - bass
  • Niles Weston - congas [conga]
  • Rebop Kwaku Baah - congas [conga], bells, voice [chants]
  • Art Taylor - drums
  • Randy Weston - piano, voice [grunts]

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